Actors Guild of Nigeria Bans Movies Involving Riverine Areas, Boat Rides
In the wake of a fatal boat accident involving actor John Paul Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope and other four crew members, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced a suspension of all films involving riverine areas and boat riding.
According to the statement issued on Wednesday by its president, Dr. Ejezie Emaka Rollas, all films involving riverine areas and boat riding have been suspended indefinitely, and no filming is allowed on any location nationwide on April 11, 2024.
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The statement reads in parts:
“The leadership of the Actor Guild of Nigeria has taken the following decisions:
“1. All films that involve riverine areas and boat riding is here by suspended indefinitely
2. No shoot on all locations Nationwide on Thursday 11th April 2024
3. The film titled “Another side of life,” is suspended indefinitely
4. No actor is allowed to work with Adamma Luke as a producer till further notice
5. While we keep searching for the bodies of the remaining persons, may their souls rest in peace.”
