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Junior Pope: AGN declares No Shoot Day
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has designated today, Thursday, as a “” for all Nollywood filmmakers, in honor of the late actor Junior Pope and three other crew members who tragically lost their lives in a boat accident on the Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday.
Emeka Rollas, the National President of AGN, issued a statement on Thursday, revealing that the incident occurred during the production of a movie titled “The Other Side of Life,” produced by Adamma Luke.
“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 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.
“Also, no actor is allowed to work with Adamma Luke as a producer till further notice, while we keep searching for the bodies of the remaining persons.
“May their souls rest in peace,” he said.