The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is joining Jerry Eze, creator of Streams of Joy International, in a four-day fast and prayer session to raise awareness about Nollywood deaths.
Emeka Rollas, president of AGN, published an e-flier for the ‘Clearing the Cloud of Darkness over Nollywood’ event on Instagram on Monday.
Rollas stated, “Actors cannot continue to die like chickens,” and that prayers are needed to prevent further deaths in the industry.
He invited Nollywood performers and fans to participate in the program to “deal with this ugly reproach”.
The prayer session is set to take place at the M & M Center in Garki, Abuja, from May 2 to 5.
“In view of the recent passing of our two veteran members and the devastating tragic boat mishap that claimed the lives of five active practitioners including Jnr Pope in Asaba, we have decided to seek divine intervention in fasting and prayers to avert similar occurrence in the future,” he said.
“Join us on the Alter of Fire from 2nd May to 5th may 2024 for prayers and declarations to deal with this ugly reproach. Actors cannot continue to die like chickens.
“Let us reclaim our spiritual airways and highways that seem to have been hijacked by certain powers. Other members of the Nollywood are free to join in this programme.
“I appeal to all NSPDians all over the world and all lovers of actors of Nollywood to join us in this programme.”
Since January 2024, Nollywood has lost more than eight actors, including Mr. Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Junior Pope, and Sisi Quadri.
Others who died include Olofa Ina, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Saratu Gidado, and Ethel Ekpe.
