‘The devil wants this pattern of mass death repeated’: Actors Guild of Nigeria calls for better regulation after two actors die
theguardian.comPublished: 4/22/2025
Summary
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has called for mass prayers and increased membership amid tragic actor deaths in Owerri, urging stronger workplace regulations to prevent further tragedies. After two unnamed actors were found dead at a house party, leaving others injured, the guild emphasized the importance of unionization as seen by its 2019 growth. President Emeka Rollas also credited divineervention for similar tragedies last year and warned against risky work environments in his Instagram post, urging content creators to be licensed. The organization remains one of Nigeria's largest actors' groups with over two million members across the country.