The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has declared Thursday a "No Shoot Day" for all Nollywood filmmakers following the tragic death of actor Junior Pope and three other crew members in a boat accident on Anam River in Anambra State.
The incident occurred during the shooting of a movie titled "The Other Side of Life," produced by Adamma Luke. AGN's National President, Emeka Rollas, announced the suspension of all films involving riverine areas and boat riding indefinitely.
Additionally, the production of "The Other Side of Life" has been halted, and actors are prohibited from working with Adamma Luke as a producer until further notice. Rollas expressed condolences and stated that efforts are ongoing to recover the bodies of the remaining victims.
The industry mourns the loss as it reflects on safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
