The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has given reasons why they could not pursue legal action against filmmaker Adanma Luke following the tragic death of actor Junior Pope. Junior Pope tragically died in a boat accident on 10 April while returning from the set of Adanma Luke’s movie “Other Side … Read more
A preliminary report from the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed how the tragic boat mishap that resulted in the deaths of Nollywood actor Junior Pope and four other crew members in Anambra State occurred. The NSIB disclosed this information during a press briefing on Friday, which coincided with the agency’s release of four … Read more
Nollywood star Jnr Pope, who died on 10 April while filming a movie titled, ‘Other Side of Life’, has been buried. Tears flowed freely as the 43-year-old actor was buried in Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, in the Nsukka, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported his final burial rites began on Friday … Read more
BBNaija’s Miracle graduated from US aeronautical varsity BBNaija 2018 winner Miracle Igbokwe graduated with distinction from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, United States of America (USA). The reality TV star shared a video of himself climbing the stage to receive his certificate on his Instagram story. He earned his Private Pilot and Flight Dispatcher Licences … Read more
Famous Nigerian televangelist, Jerry Eze, will lead a four-day fasting and praying session against deaths in Nollywood. The Actors Guild President, Emeka Rollas, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday. As is widely known, Mr Eze founded Streams of Joy International and convened the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD), an online digital prayer … Read more
For decades, the welfare of crew members on Nollywood movie sets and emerging actors and actresses has been a concern. Despite the Actor Guild of Nigeria (AGN) ‘s efforts to improve industry standards and enhance member welfare, little progress has been made. The primary focus has always been on health, particularly for veterans and those … Read more
Jnr Pope: AGN sets up safety committee for members The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) established a committee to enhance the safety of its members in response to a recent boat mishap that claimed the lives of Junior Pope and four others. Junior Pope and four others were confirmed dead after their boat capsized on … Read more
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed that Jnr Pope Odonwodo, who was reportedly involved in a boat mishap, has been resuscitated. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Jnr Pope and four other actors reportedly drowned after their boat capsized in the Anam River while returning from a movie shoot. Filmmaker … Read more
Some Nollywood actors on Wednesday expressed fears that actor Jnr Pope Odonwodo may have passed in a boat accident involving him and some colleagues. The actor and four colleagues reportedly drowned after their boat capsized in the Anam River while returning from a movie shoot. Filmmaker Sam Olatunji said on Instagram that the industry lost … Read more
