The Official Website for Actors Guild of Nigeria
AGN is the umbrella association for screen actors in film and television in Nigeria.
Who We Are
Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is the umbrella organisation for professional screen actors in the Nigerian motion picture industry, known as Nollywood. Officially registered in 1998, our Guild was set up to represent screen performers who entertain and educate our society, and the world about our socio-cultural heritage and essence, as we create professional awareness and protect the interest and welfare of our members.
Members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) are the brand faces of Nollywood because our members are cultural ambassadors who project a positive image of our country, Nigeria to the world and champion arts, culture and tourism through their artistic performances and talents.
With over one million registered members since inception and still growing. Our registered members are spread across Nigeria's 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The State chapters are grouped into six geo-political zones of the country, namely, (North West, North East, North Central, South-South, South East and South West.)
Our Vision & Mission
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is the largest umbrella organisation representing the welfare of actors in film and television in Nigeria. Our Guild exists to enhance actors' working conditions, compensation and benefits and to be a powerful, unified voice for artists' rights.
We are on a mission to:
- Promote a cordial working relationship between actors and producers in film and television.
- Promote and protect the interests of our members.
- Plan and organise our networking events and activities.
- Co-operate and collaborate with local or international organisations in the interests of AGN and our members.
- Promote, support or oppose any proposed legislation or other policies affecting the interests of our members.
- Provide legal support to members in connection with their production contracts.
- Encourage the settlement of disputes between members and producers or organizations through reconciliation, mediation or arbitration.
- Organise and represent members of AGN for the purpose of collective bargaining.
- Undertake lawful actions as may appear to be in the interests of AGN and its members and which are consistent with the objectives or any matter expressly provided for in our constitution.
- Fundraise for the furtherance of the objectives of AGN.
- Establish educational, social and charitable enterprises for AGN members' general welfare and advancement.
We also aim to inspire global collaborative opportunities and cultural exchange programs through our affiliation with the International Federation of Actors (FIA) and agreements with other affiliate organisations across the world.
Our Structure
AGN Chapters are led by the State Executive Council headed by the chairman while the zones are supervised by a Vice President representing each zone respectfully. The six zonal vice presidents are members of the National Executive Council headed by the National President.
Our members are categorized into the following:
- Fellow
- Full Member
- Associate Member
- Student Member
Member Benefits
Becoming a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is becoming part of a powerful, unified voice for actors in film and television in Nigeria. We promote professionalism in the performance domain of the creative industry. We are here to protect and enhance the working conditions, compensation and benefits of all actors.
- AGN upholds the excellence of the performance industry by offering in-person and online acting workshops throughout the year.
- AGN organises industry events throughout the year so our members are able to network, exchange ideas, grow their careers and explore better opportunities.
- We offer global support when it comes to protecting your legislated rights through AGN's membership with FIA (the International Federation of Actors).
- Representation and assistance with contractual disputes; if formally employed, assistance in grievance disciplinary, Labour Court cases and retrenchment consultations.
- Maternity benefits for performing mothers.
- Access to an acting study grant scheme.
- Funeral benefits for yourself, your spouse and dependent children under 18.
- Financial services to help you to build, secure, grow and eventually enjoy your earnings for financial wellness.
- Emergency evacuation, roadside assistance and a legal helpline are available for all members.
- Get discounts on your ticket price at most theatres in Lagos & Abuja.
National Executive Council
Meet the Nationally Elected Leaders
Ejezie Emeka Rollas
National President
Abubakar Sanusi Yahaya
National Secretary
Nazareth Bako Jesse
Vice President (North Central)
Marcus Maina
Vice President (North East)
Michael Yusuf Michael
Vice President (North West)
Bukola Fagbuyi
Vice President, South West
Clement Anigbo
Vice President, South East
Chief Mokilese Osain Joseph
Vice President, South South
Kate Henshaw
Director of Communications
Emeka Duru
Natonal Financial Secretary
Lolo Oby Kate Okafor
Treasurer
Engr. David Akuma
Director Guild Services
Chelsea Nwodo
Assistant Secretary
Kea Adams
National Chief Whip
State Executive Council
Meet the Chairpersons Leading the State Chapters
Stanley Mba
Chairman, Abia State
Amb. Patience Ezekiel
Chairman, Adamawa State
Dorathy Nestor
Chairman, Bayelsa State
Joe Ese Dukpara
Chairman, Cross River State
Emma Onyemeziem
Chairman, Delta State
Ezeugo Ngozika
Chairman, Ebonyi State
Brown Ene
Chairman, Enugu State
Zakiya Luka
Chairman, Gombe State
Chief Adedotun Adebayo
Chairman, Kwara State
Amb. Nneoma Ukpabi
Chairman, Imo State
Prince Wilson Kingsley
Chairman, Nasarawa State
Alfred Baker Mgbejume
Chairman, Plateau State
Chief Ken Chigozie Osunwa
Chairman, Rivers State
Joseph M. Bitrus
Chairman, Yobe State
Board of Trustees
Emmanuel Ogugua
National President
Sonny McDon
Secretary
Joke Silva
Member
Okey McAnthony
Member
Murphy Stephens
Member
President's Cabinet
Meet the Special Advisers Working with the National President
Ifeoma Okeke
Chief of Staff
Ifeanyi Onwurah
Chief Protocol
Alex Okoroji
Director of Brand Communications & Relations
Ufuoma McDermott
Director of International Affiliations
Deyemi Okanlawon
Director of Planning & Strategy
Nancy Isime
Director of Business Development
Steve Eboh
Senior Special Adviser on Military Relations
Caroline Hutchings Danjuma
Director of AGN Investments
Alexx Ekubo
Senior Adviser on Youth Development
Ronnie Dikko
Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment
Gideon Okeke
Special Adviser on Guild Member Ethics & Intellectual Property
Anita Asuoha
Special Adviser on Gender Equality
Uche Elendu
Special Adviser on SDG Goals
Shawn Faqua
Special Adviser on Social Dialogue & Collective Bargaining
Grace Ama
Special Adviser on HMO
David AllGreen
Special Adviser on Media
Uju Anikwe
Special Adviser on Occupational Health & Safety
Tobi Bakre
Special Adviser on Violence & Harassment in WorkPlace
Ify Eze
Special Adviser on Child Actors & Actors Welfare
Nkechi Nnaji
Special Adviser on AGN Film Projects, South
Wash Waziri Hong
Special Adviser on AGN Film Projects, North
Calista Okoronkwo
Special Adviser on Insurance
Emeka Enyiocha
Special Adviser on Interguild
Charles Inojie
Special Adviser on AGN Film Projects
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