A rise in divorces in the 1990s earned Kano the reputation of “divorce capital” in Nigeria. The label has endured since then.
Every month, hundreds of marriages end in Kano, one of the most populated states in Nigeria.
It is concerning that even with the Kano State Hisbah, an Islamic organisation supported by the state, upholding Sharia law and addressing moral issues, the state is experiencing such a high rate of separation. Its (predominately Muslim) citizens are prohibited from drinking alcohol, and a specialised police unit enforces gender segregation in public areas. The Hisbah also provides counselling services tailored to support troubled couples and save their marriages.
