By Don Pedro Aganbi
The Nigerian Film Industry, has come to stay both as the country’s contribution to the global entertainment industry and as a vista of expanding opportunities helping to improve Nigeria’s GDP.
Nollywood, Nigeria’s resilient and omnipresent film industry, has become a global powerhouse with an enormous following in Africa and among the African diaspora and the continent’s largest in terms of value, number of annual films, revenue and popularity.
According to the Director General, World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nollywood is one of the world’s fastest-growing creative industries, worth over $6.4 billion and growing at 10% per Year.
One association that is leading the way and making global impact is the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
Members of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) are the brand faces of Nollywood, its members are also cultural ambassadors who project the positive image of Nigeria to the world.
Here are 5 things to know about the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
1. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is an umbrella union that regulates and represents the affairs of film Actors in Nigeria and abroad.
Its current President is Dr. Emeka Rollas Ejezie, MON.
2. Actors Guild of Nigeria is affiliated to Federation of International Actors (FIA).
3. According to Wikipedia, Actors Guild of Nigeria has registered members in 32 states and elected Chairmen in 26 states of the federation AND the federal capital territory.
4. Actors Guild of Nigeria is the foremost, biggest and most authentic Guild in Nigeria and sub-sahara Africa.
5. Actors Guild of Nigeria was founded by Prince Ifeanyi Dike.
(_For details about how to register to become a member, contact the National Financial Secretary on 08036269936)_ or visit www.actorsguildofnigeria.org
Don Pedro Aganbi is Chairman Emeritus, AGN Lagos.