After the fatal boat accident that killed Nollywood actor Junior Pope and three crew members, the Actors Guild of Nigeria has halted all film productions including riverine locations and boat trips.
The guild’s President, Ejezie Rollas, disclosed this in a circular dated April 11, 2024 and posted on social media on Thursday.
Additionally, actors are barred from participating in any film produced by Adanma Luke until further notice.
Luke is the producer of the movie titled “The other side of life,” in which Junior Pope was starring before his death.
The AGN statement read, “Following the tragic incident of a boat mishap that claimed the life of Junior Pope and three other crew members at waterside of River Niger Cable point Asaba on April 10, all films that involve riverine areas and boat riding are hereby suspended indefinitely.
“There should be no shoot on all locations nationwide on Thursday, April 11, 2024.