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  • “AGN ‘ll stand with Empress Njamah on her viral nude video”- Emeka Rollas

    “AGN ‘ll stand with Empress Njamah on her viral nude video”- Emeka Rollas

    President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Rollas, has said the Nollywood stars would stand with their colleague, Empress Njamah, on her recent trauma following the viral nude video of the actress.

    Recall that Empress Njamah’s nude video went viral after her estranged lover George Wade created a WhatsApp page and distributed the videos.

    "AGN 'll stand with Empress Njamah on her viral nude video"- Emeka Rollas

    In a statement released on Thursday, January 12, 2023, titled ‘AGN stands with Empress Njamah’ the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, condemned the act and described it as evil and unacceptable.

    The statement read: “The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Ejezie Emeka Rollas, MON, vehemently condemns the release of private videos of our member, Empress Njamah on social media.

    We call on the law enforcement agents to apprehend the culprit and ensure he faces the full wrath of the law

    “This act of blackmail calculated to smear the image and publicly ridicule her by a man who claimed to be her lover is not only criminal but also evil and unacceptable.

    “It is worthy to note that exposing nude videos and photographs of a person that injure her right to privacy is a serious offence.

    “Actors Guild of Nigeria stands with Empress Njamah on this and shall provide full support in areas of counselling to help her recover from the psychological and emotional trauma she is currently passing through.

     

    "AGN 'll stand with Empress Njamah on her viral nude video"- Emeka Rollas

    “We have been in forefront of campaign of violence against women and we view the action of this so-called evil lover man as an act targeted at eroding her dignity and self-respect.

    “We call on the law enforcement agents to apprehend the culprit and ensure he faces the full wrath of the law for violating the right and dignity of Empress Njamah. We urge her fans to give her their full support at this time. She will come through this stronger and better.”

  • Actress, Empress Njamah breaks down in tears after watching Ada Ameh’s corpse

    Actress, Empress Njamah breaks down in tears after watching Ada Ameh’s corpse

    Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah, could not hold back her tears as she watches the corpse of her colleague, Ada Ameh.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Empress still cannot get over the death of her best friend and colleague, Ada Ameh, who died on Monday, July 18.

     

    As Empress broke down in tears, she shared a video after the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) held a night of tribute in her honour on Thursday, August 18th.

     

    The actress, who is apparently still in deep shock and sadness over Ada Ameh’s death, shared a video via her Instagram page where her corpse was laid in a coffin.

     

    Grieving over her best friend’s death, the actress said seeing Ada Ameh’s’ dead body in a box is one of the hardest things to do.

     

    Empress wrote:

    HEARING YOU HAD LEFT ME WAS HARD,KNOWING I WILL NOT SEE YOU AGAIN WAS HARDER,MAKING THIS TRIP TO SEE YOUR BODY IN THAT BOX AND PAY MY LAST RESPECT WAS THE HARDEST, @EMMANUELMARYENE THANKS FOR EVERYTHING,KILOGRAM YOU ARE AMAZING,GOODNIGHT DEAREST,KEEP RESTING AWAY FROM THIS WICKED WORLD,

    RESTINPEACEADAAMEH?

     

    The late actress was buried in Benue State.

     

    She was born on May 15, 1974, in Ajegunle, Lagos.

     

    It was an emotion-laden atmosphere in Benue State, where Nollywood celebrities gathered to bid farewell to one of their own, Ada Ameh, on Friday morning.

     

    The talented actress, who died in a Warri, Delta State hospital on 17 July, was laid to rest in her hometown, Ogobia, in Otukpo LGA.

     

    Also present at the funeral service were the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Benson Abounu, Benue South Senator, Abba Moro and the AGN president, Emeka Rollas.

     

    Her best friend, Empress Njamah, was captured at the funeral crying uncontrollably.

     

    Last week, the cast and crew of ‘The Johnsons’ held a night of honour to celebrate her life and times.

     

    The event tagged ‘The Johnsons Night of Tribute for Emuakpor’ was held at Freedom Park, Lagos.

    ‘It’s a wrap.’

    Shortly before the late actress was laid to rest, Charles Inojie, one of her closest friends in the industry, penned an emotional tribute to her.

     

    Mr Inojie, her onscreen husband in ‘The Johnsons’, captioned the tribute ‘It’s A Wrap For Ada Ameh’.

     

    He wrote, “There lies a chip in us. Deadpan and ice-frozen. There lies a broken heritage wrapped in a funeral encasement. In that air-tight wooden bed is our naked truth. No matter the differences we nursed, You can never tell how much of us is in them.

     

    “There again is a grim call. A charge to everyone. That none is promised tomorrow. That we may live today as the best of days. We are spreading love beyond the bounds of our comfortable thresholds. Till the twilights dim on the hour not foretold. When the once sonorous symphony fades forever on the morbid horizons of life’s ‘curtain fall’.”

     

    Delivering a sermon at her night of tribute last week, Sylvester Ebhodaghe, a pastor, noted that from his brief encounter with her, the late actress truly loved God.

     

    “It is more about you that are left. How are you running your race? What life are you living? She’s lived her life.

     

    “We are all God’s creation. Nobody is born into this world by chance. Nobody is here without a purpose. Everyone has a purpose, but whether or not you will fulfill that purpose remains to be seen.

     

    “Ada has lived her life. She has fulfilled God’s purpose for her life. Now she has to report back to the one who sent her. Ada is not dead. She is sleeping. But a day is coming. At the sound of the trumpet, Ada will rise,” he said.

  • Actress Cynthia Okereke shares experience in the hands of kidnappers

    Actress Cynthia Okereke shares experience in the hands of kidnappers

    Freed nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke who was kidnapped alongside her colleague, Clemson Cornel Agbogidi, on their way back from a location has shared her experience in the hands of the abductors few days after her release from their custody.

    The two actors were abducted in Enugu and released on Wednesday.

    The Actors Guild of Nigeria had said the kidnappers released the actors because they were “touched by the spirit of God.”

    Sharing her experience on Friday, Cynthia thanked her colleagues, fans, security agencies, and other stakeholders who contributed to their release.

    She said they were not fed anything during the seven days they spent in captivity.

    : “My people, this is mama Cynthia Okereke, God is a faithful God and I have every reason to say Hallelujah in the land of the living. I didn’t know I have people and I have friends, good colleagues, people that care for me, people that can pray for me, verge for me and stand on my behalf.

    “My BP is high but to God be all glory for all of you, your efforts, your prayers and your encouragement. Mama Cynthia is alive, I will act for you people and will continue to be acting for your people. Me, I will be a late comer there, for good one week, no water no food but today I say to God be all glory forever in Jesus name. God will bless all Nollywood for me.”

  • Cynthia, Clemson:We can’t fund their freedom — AGN raises alarm

    Cynthia, Clemson:We can’t fund their freedom — AGN raises alarm

     

    Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, has said that the guild cannot raise funds to pay the ransom of their kidnapped members.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls two members of the AGN, Clemson Cornell and Cynthia Okereke, were abducted in Enugu, and their kidnappers have demanded a ransom of $100,000.

    Rollas said :“The Actors Guild of Nigeria cannot set apart funds for rescuing kidnapped actors, because we have not even set aside funds to help ailing actors. The insecurity in the nation is affecting everybody, not only actors.”

    When asked how the AGN is planning to raise money for the release of the kidnapped actors, he said, “We are liasing with the family. It is not the guild that is supposed to provide the money. Right now, we are still brainstorming on what to do, while the security operatives are also doing their jobs.

    “We have already taken a proactive step to say that actors should not go to the outskirts of town to shoot films. Even the ones who are filming in cities should ensure that they have adequate security.”

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  • BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap two Nollywood stars in Enugu

    BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap two Nollywood stars in Enugu

     

    Veteran film stars Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornell have been kidnapped after they left a movie location in Enugu.

    Spokesperson of Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN) Monalisa Chinda announced this via her verified Instagram page.

    Chinda said her senior colleagues were reportedly missing after their family members confirmed they didn’t come back from a film location at Ozalla Town, Enugu State.

    National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, urged members to avoid going to cities’ outskirts to film except when full security was provided to ensure safety.

    The statement reads: “Two members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka (Agbogidi) were reportedly missing after their family members confirmed they didn’t come back from a film Location at Ozalla Town, Enugu state.

    “The two members were suspected to have been kidnapped and this has increased fear amongst members about safety of Actors filming in the country.

    “In view of this sad development, the National President of the Guild, Ejezie Emeka Rollas has instructed all Actors to avoid going to outskirt of cities to film except full security cover is provided to ensure their safety.

    “The National President is shocked over this ugly incident and urged the security agencies to speed up investigations that would lead to their safe rescue.

    “He equally appeals to all members to pray for the safe return of the thespians.”

  • What AGN says about Genevieve Nnaji’s alleged mental condition

    What AGN says about Genevieve Nnaji’s alleged mental condition

    Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has cleared the air on the mental condition of Nollywood’s actress, Genevieve Nnaji.

     

    The Guild said it knows nothing about the mental health problems which actress Genevieve Nnaji is allegedly currently battling.

     

    Meanwhile, the President of the AGN, Emeka Rolland, asserted that Genevieve’s exit from Instagram was news to him too.

     

    The NewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that he promised to reach out to the actress to know if she was safe.

     

    “I will have to reach out to her since I am just getting this news from you now. I have not learned of that.

     

    ”I’ll reach out to her to know whether she is safe or not after your call. I cannot just conclude with hearsay or rumour,” he said.

     

    Yesterday, the actress was said to be hospitalized in the United States over psychiatric conditions.

  • AGN denies knowledge of actress Genevieve Nnaji’s mental issue

    AGN denies knowledge of actress Genevieve Nnaji’s mental issue

    The Actors Guild of Nigeria, (AGN), has reacted to rumours surrounding the health status of actress, Genevieve Nnaji.

    Recall that the 43- year- old star actress deleted all her post photos and videos on instagram after she shared some mystifying messages.

    Her attitude of late has raised serious concerns with many saying that she may be suffering from mental related issues.

    A popular blog (Gistlover) reported that the actress is suffering from mental related issues and she’s being taken care of in a hospital in America

    Reacting to the development, the President of the AGN, Emeka Rolland, told newsmen that he was not aware of Genevieve’s exit on Instagram.

    ”I’ll reach out to her to know whether she is safe or not after your call. I cannot just conclude with hearsay or rumour,” he said.

    Born May 3rd 1979,Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award

  • Fans raise concern over Genevieve’s safety after deleting pictures on Instagram

    Fans raise concern over Genevieve’s safety after deleting pictures on Instagram

    Fans of Genevieve Nnaji, the Nollywood screen goddess on Tuesday raised concerns over her safety after she deleted pictures and videos on her Instagram page and unfollowed everyone.

    On May 9, Genevieve deleted all videos and pictures on her Instagram page, leaving fans to worry over her safety.

    Genevieve who was the first actor to win the Africa Movie Academy Award in a leading role in 2005 had over 8.5 million followers on Instagram

    One Dr Penking on his Twitter handle, @drpenking tweeted that it was unusual, adding that “someone should please check on her. No one is above mental breakdown.”

    Also, Mr Francis Awuche, a resident, called on the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to reach out to the actress to know the situation of things with her.

    He said that for her to take such a drastic step suggested that there was something amiss, which must be unravelled.

    Reacting to the development, the President of the AGN, Emeka Rolland, told NAN that he was not aware of Genevieve’s exit on Instagram.

    “Maybe I will have to reach out to her since I am just getting this news from you now. I have not learnt of that.

    ”I will reach out to her to know whether she’s safe or not after your call. I cannot just conclude with hearsay or rumour,” he said.

  • AGN reacts to arrest of actor, Chiwetalu Agu by Nigerian Army

    AGN reacts to arrest of actor, Chiwetalu Agu by Nigerian Army

    The Actors Guild of Nigeria has reacted to the arrest of veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu.

    The actor was detained by Nigerian Army troops for wearing Biafra clothing.

    He was reportedly sharing food to the less privileged persons wearing a Biafran regalia when government forces stopped him at upper Iweka road, Onitsha.

    Agu was approached by two soldiers who wrestled him to the ground and dragged him away.

    Speaking on the incident, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Public Relations said the veteran actor was apprehended for inciting members of the public and soliciting for support for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

    Reacting, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, in an interview with newsmen, condemned the fact that Agu was seen wearing a Biafra regalia.

    He noted that considering high rate of insecurity in the country and knowing how hot the state is currently, Agu should have avoided being seen in such clothing.

    He, however, said that the Guild is doing everything possible to ensure Chiwetalu Agu is released.

    “I don’t know why he put on Biafra regalia. The State is hot and he knows this.

    “We are in talk with the military officials to ensure he is released. We will do our best.

    “I heard they have taken him to 82 Division of the Nigeria Military base,” he said.

     

  • We’ll no longer condone ridiculing of our members with marital issues-AGN fumes

    We’ll no longer condone ridiculing of our members with marital issues-AGN fumes

    The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has averred that it would no longer condone public ridiculing of its members experiencing cracks in their marriage.

    TheNewsGuru reports that in the past few days, popular entertainers such as Annie Idibia, Tonto Dikeh, and Nedu Wazobia have been in the news over the intense crises in their marriages and relationship.

    Sadly, the incidents have also witnessed several leaked audio conversations of the affected movie stars on social media.

    Reacting via an Instagram post on Friday, Emeka Rollas, AGN’s president, condemned those behind the release of the leaked audios without the approval of the parties affected.

    “Events of the last few days have shown that actresses are now marked for blackmail especially hinging it on the basis of a relationship gone awry,” he said.

    “But should it be a reason for publishing private conversations without consent of the other party?

    “We shall use this one to set an example to serve as a deterrent to all other persons including bloggers presently profiling actresses for blackmail to have a rethink.

    “We will no longer fold our hands and watch our members taken to public ridicule via invasion of privacy.”

    Rollas said that the AGN is also weighing sanctions against its members that take to social media to condemn their colleagues, thereby causing discord in the body.

    “We are also looking into cases where our certified members have taken to social media to call fellow members out or make statements that can bring disrepute to our Guild or cause disharmony among members.