According to reports, four actors were rushed to the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Owerri, with two of them confirmed dead on arrival. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of actors in the Nigerian film industry.
Rollas stated that the victims were not affiliated with the AGN, and the incident occurred just days after a memorial service was held for late actor Junior Pope, who also died during a movie production.
“So sad some actors who are not members of Actors Guild just lost their lives while filming in Owerri,” he said.
“We have repeatedly warned that actors must join the Guild to practice in Nollywood.
“Barely a week after the memorial service of our member late Junior Pope, tragedy struck in Owerri involving two promising young actors.
“They are not members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria but this points to two things: the devil still wants this pattern of mass death repeated on an annual basis.
“If not for God the death toll in Owerri could have been four persons. Exactly the same number last year in Asaba. Please let all actors and indeed Nollywood prepare for this year’s prayer outing with pastor Jerry Eze.
“We cannot continue like this. Everywhere in the country people just wake up and equip themselves with cameras and they have become Nollywood.
“This is a bad trend. These people camp themselves in an unhealthy, unverified environment making content. Content creators have to be licensed.”
The AGN president’s statement aims to clarify the guild’s position on the incident and provide an update on the situation.
