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Definition of Kannywood in English:

Kannywood

Pronunciation /ˈkanēˌwo͝od/ /ˈkæniˌwʊd/

noun

  • The Nigerian Hausa-language movie industry, based in Kano.

    ‘I can assure you this is the biggest event in Kannywood’
    as modifier ‘I will be acting with many Kannywood stars’

Origin

Early 21st century blend of Kano and Hollywood, on the pattern of Nollywood.

Pronunciation

Kannywood

/ˈkanēˌwo͝od/ /ˈkæniˌwʊd/