Kannywood

name, slang

name, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Proper Noun

1
The Nigerian film industry using the Hausa language and based in Kano. informal
"Slim must have thought I’d be cool with the comparison to the most famous Kannywood actor."

Example

"Slim must have thought I’d be cool with the comparison to the most famous Kannywood actor."

Etymology

Blend of Kano + Hollywood.

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