Yesterday brought the heart-wrenching news of the untimely and tragic death of Junior Pope, who perished by drowning in a river located in Anam, Anambra state.

Jnr Pope: AGN Halts Productions in River Areas, Decisive Measures Taken Against Adamma Luke Ezie Lewis, Apr 11, 2024 Demise of Junior Pope Spurs AGN to Act Against Producer Adamma Luke The Actors Guild of Nigeria, known as AGN, has responded to the tragic passing of popular actor Junior Pope by indefinitely halting the production of any movies set in riverine locales and imposing sanctions on renowned producer Adamma Luke.

AGN Responds to the Tragic Loss of Junior Pope Junior Pope.The online community had quickly rallied, criticizing the film producer Adamma Luke for her alleged failure to provide necessary life-saving equipment, such as life jackets, for the deceased actor.

In light of Junior Pope's death, the AGN announced several critical decisions:

The Guild has put an indefinite pause on the filming of scenes in areas near rivers.

Adamma Luke Faces Actions from AGN Adamma Luke. Filming activities scheduled for Thursday, April 11th, across the country have been put on hold.

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Moreover, a direct prohibition has been placed on any actors from collaborating with Adamma Luke on future film projects.

Refer to the attached memo for more details…