The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has organised a candlelight procession to pay tribute to late Nollywood actors John Okafor, popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’, Amaechi Muonagor and Zulu Adigwe.
Relations, fans and friends of the late veterans gathered at the Unity Fountain on Monday night in Abuja for the procession which was led by National President of the AGN, Emeka Rollas alongside veteran actors Kenneth Okonkwo, Zack Orji, Sidney Idiala, among others.
In a heartfelt display of respect and emotions, the attendees took turns to pay tribute to the fallen heroes for their contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
Mercy Salma, FCT mayor of AGN, said the event was to show appreciation and honour for the life and times of the late actors.
In his speech, Emeka Rollas said the procession was to demonstrate the solidarity that exist in the actors’ guild and to reflect on the moments they shared with the late actors.
The high point of the event was prayers for the repose of the departed souls and for Nollywood industry, and as well as prayers for Nigeria.