In response to the devastating boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor Junior Pope and three crew members, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has taken decisive action by suspending all film productions involving riverine areas and boat rides.
Emeka Rollas, the National President of AGN, announced the suspension in a statement issued on Thursday, declaring it a “No Shoot Day” for all Nollywood filmmakers. The tragic incident occurred on the set of the movie “The Other Side of Life,” produced by Adamma Luke, at the waterside of the River Niger Cable Point in Asaba on April 10th.
Rollas emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, “Following the tragic incident of a boat mishap that claimed the life of Junior Pope and three other crew members, all films that involve riverine areas and boat riding are hereby suspended indefinitely.”
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Additionally, Rollas announced the indefinite suspension of the film “The Other Side of Life” and prohibited actors from working with Adamma Luke as a producer until further notice.
The Action Guild remains committed to the search for the bodies of the remaining persons involved in the accident.
Rollas concluded with a solemn prayer for the departed, saying, “May their souls rest in peace.”
