Abbreviation | AGN |
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Type | Trade union |
Headquarters | National Theatre, Lagos, Nigeria |
President | Emeka Rollas |
Website | www |
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is an umbrella union that regulates and represents the affairs of film actors in Nigeria and abroad.[1] The corporate headquarter is located at Suite 29, Block 2, N.C.A.C, Artiste Village, National Theatre, Iganmu - Lagos.[2] The body represents actors from Nollywood and is currently headed by Emeka Rollas has served as president since August 22, 2017.[3][4] Since its founding, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has grown to roughly 250,000 registered members. In Nigeria, there are 32 states with registered members.[5]
The State Executive is responsible for the affairs of the Chapters and is[2] headed by the chairman. While six zones under the chapter are headed by the vice presidents of the National Executive Council.[5]
Past presidents
- Zack Orji
- Ejike Asiegbu
- Kanayo O. Kanayo (MFR)
- Segun Arinze
- Ibinabo Fiberesima
- Emeka Rollas
References
- ↑ Badmus, Kayode (7 March 2016). "Meet the most powerful kid in Nollywood". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 28 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- 1 2 namo. "Home". Actors Guild of Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ↑ "Emeka Ike Sacked, As New AGN President Emerges". P.M. News. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ↑ Njoku, Benjamin (30 August 2017). "Emeka Rollas rolls out plans to rebuild AGN". Vanguard. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- 1 2 namo. "About us". Actors Guild of Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-02-19.