The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced today, April 11th, as a ‘No Shoot Day’ for all Nollywood filmmakers in honour of late actor Junior Pope.
This announcement comes in light of the alleged demise of Junior Pope, and three other crew members who tragically lost their lives in a boat mishap on the Anam River in Anambra.
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Emeka Rollas, the National President of AGN, in a statement on Thursday, declared a nationwide suspension of filming activities, particularly those involving riverine areas and boat riding.
“No Shoot on all locations nationwide on Thursday, 11th April, 2024, and the film titled “The Other Side of Life” is suspended indefinitely,” Rollas said.
“Also, no actor is allowed to work with Adamma Luke as a producer till further notice, while we keep searching for the bodies of the remaining persons.
“May their souls rest in peace.”
Rollas disclosed that the film titled “The Other Side of Life” is suspended indefinitely, and no actor is permitted to work with Adamma Luke as a producer until further notice.
The AGN also expressed its commitment to continue searching for the bodies of the remaining individuals involved in the mishap.
