AGN suspends actress Shirley Igwe over alleged assault on film set
By Adejayan Gbenga
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has suspended Nollywood actress Shirley Igwe following allegations of physical assault against a crew member during a movie production.
According to reports, Igwe allegedly slapped a member of the Creative Designers Guild of Nigeria (CDGN) while on set, triggering swift disciplinary action from the AGN.
In an official statement addressed to its state chapter chairmen and the national chairman, the Guild confirmed that Igwe has been placed on indefinite suspension pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into the incident.
The AGN described the actress’s conduct as “violence, and indiscipline actions capable of discrediting the acting profession,” emphasizing its zero-tolerance stance on misconduct within the industry.
The statement also instructed all members to abstain from working on any film project involving the suspended actress until further notice.
