- The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) responds to the tragic drowning of actor Junior Pope with decisive actions.
- AGN indefinitely suspends movie productions set in riverine areas following Junior Pope’s demise.
- Ban imposed on actors collaborating with producer Adamma Luke due to safety concerns.
- Social media outcry criticizes Adamma Luke for allegedly not providing life jackets during filming.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has taken swift and decisive action following the tragic and untimely demise of popular actor Junior Pope.
The actor met his unfortunate end in a drowning incident in a river in Anam, Anambra state.
The sad news of Junior Pope’s demise sent shockwaves throughout the Nigerian entertainment industry, sparking a wave of outcry and scrutiny on social media.
Many netizens expressed their outrage, directing criticism towards the movie producer Adamma Luke for allegedly failing to provide necessary safety measures, such as life jackets, during the filming of scenes involving water bodies.
In response to the public outcry and the tragic loss of one of its own, the AGN has announced a series of measures aimed at ensuring the safety of its members.
Chief among these actions is the indefinite suspension of movie productions set in riverine areas.
This move is intended to prevent any further incidents similar to the one that claimed Junior Pope’s life.
Additionally, the AGN has imposed a ban on actors collaborating with Adamma Luke as a producer in any movie.
In a memo circulated among its members, the AGN emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety protocols on set and urged actors and producers to adhere strictly to established guidelines to prevent avoidable accidents.
As a result of these measures, movie shoots scheduled to take place across the nation on Thursday, April 11th, have been suspended until further notice.
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