The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has prohibited unnecessary photos and videos from being taken during the burial service for actor Junior Pope.
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In an Instagram post on Tuesday, AGN president Emeka Rollas issued a warning ahead of the funeral, stating that all bloggers and members of the press need to receive accreditation from the family.
Rollas wrote,
“It’s a devastating and sorrowful period for the Actors Guild of Nigeria, therefore we shall not indulge in any unnecessary picture or video recording that is not by the official photographers at the proceedings of the final journey of our departed colleague. All Press/ Bloggers must be accredited by the family.”
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He also expressed gratitude to several politicians and community leaders for their support during this difficult time. Junior Pope, a beloved actor, tragically passed away on the night of April 10 after drowning in the Anam River along with make-up artist Abigail Frederick and other production crew members while returning from the set of the film “Another Side of Life,” produced by Adanma Luke.
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