Actors Guild of Nigeria suspends movies involving boat rides following Junior Pope’s death

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced the suspension of all film productions involving riverine areas and boat rides following the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of Nollywood actor Junior Pope and three crew members.

In a statement signed by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas cautioned actors not to work with Adamma Luke as a producer till further notice.

However, the movie titled “The Other Side of Life’’, produced by Adamma Luke has been suspended for further notice.

“Following the tragic incident of a boat mishap that claimed the life of  Junior Pope and three other crew members at the waterside of the River Niger Cable Point Asaba on 10th of April, all films that involve riverine areas and boat riding are hereby suspended indefinitely.

“No Shoot on all locations nationwide on Thursday, 11th April 2024 and the film titled “The Other Side of Life” is suspended indefinitely”, Emeka Rollas stated.

Below is the statement from the President of Actors Guild of Nigeria:

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