The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has sparked mixed reactions by lifting the ban on Nollywood actress Adanma Luke, which was initially imposed following the tragic death of actor Junior Pope and others.
The incident occurred while they were returning from a movie set at Anam River in Anambra. In response, AGN had banned actors and actresses from participating in Adanma Luke’s movies and suspended all productions involving riverine areas and boat riding indefinitely.
The Guild’s National Secretary, Abubakar Yakubu, announced the decision to pardon Adanma Luke during the guild’s National Executive Council meeting. The statement read:
The National President of the Guild, Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, MON, uses this opportunity to announce the lifting of the suspension placed on Adanma Luke, producer of the movie ‘Another Side of Life,’ where star actor Junior Pope and four other crew members lost their lives in Anam river. The President also lifted the ban on filming in riverine areas but cautioned members to apply all safety standard measures recommended in the AGN Bylaws.”
The unbanning of Adanma Luke has elicited a variety of reactions online, with many expressing frustration and disappointment:
– Rosy Throne: “Another day to remind you ‘na who die lose’.”
– Sandy Minaj: “Just imagine so he died for nothing.”
– It’s Fredor: “In all you do in life, try not to die.”
– Official Daniwhite12: “So because say him die make people no move on with their lives, person wey dem kpai spiritually.”
– Fitzwonwa: “Not even a year JP kpai for that side and Una don lift this thing. Rollas na wa o.”
– Day Dablaky1: “NGN hungry organisation. How much did she pay you people? Was it in cash or in kind? Nonsense.”
– Peaceful Baddie: “Na who kpai lose.”
– May Nationn_: “For this life no just let anybody kill you. No matter what you do in life, no key make another person kill you. If you have to kill someone else as self-defense, do it.”
– Chief Ivy Jones: “This is just a reminder not to live your life for others. Do what makes you happy while you still here. You will be amazed how people move fast when you no more.”
– Throwback Naijatv: “Na who die lose.”
– Ebube Precious: “Na who die lose chai. God be with his family.”
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