The outgoing national president of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas has issued a stern warning to Nollywood actors, cautioning against using social media as a platform for airing grievances and engaging in online disputes.
In an official notice on Instagram, Rollas emphasised that the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) will penalise members who indulge in such behavior, in line with the Guild’s constitution and disciplinary procedures.
Rollas stressed that social media trials do not bring justice and instead tarnish the image of Nollywood, and urged actors to respect recognised channels for addressing grievances.
He appealed to actors to support the incoming leadership by demonstrating good conduct, restraint, and professionalism, both online and offline.
“Official notice to all actors in Nollywood (Especially members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria – AGN)
“It has become necessary to once again address a growing and damaging practice within our industry the use of social media as a courtroom.
“Let it be clearly stated that the Actors Guild of Nigeria has already issued notices last year and we are here again that any member found calling out individuals, dragging colleagues, or prosecuting matters online will be penalized in line with the Guild’s constitution and disciplinary procedures.
“Social media trials do not bring justice. Instead, they deepen divisions, spread misinformation, and continue to tarnish the image and integrity of Nollywood, an industry we all depend on and are proud to belong to.
“As I round off my tenure and prepare to hand over to the newly elected executives, officially on Thursday 29th January 2026, it is my earnest desire that the new Executives do not inherit this culture of online drags, public accusations, and indiscipline. The Guild has recognized channels, committees, and processes for addressing grievances, and these channels must be respected.
“Be assured that justice will be served through the right channels. I therefore appeal to every actor and AGN member to support the incoming leadership by demonstrating good conduct, restraint, and professionalism, both online and offline.
“Let us protect the image of our industry, respect due process, and handle our differences with maturity and dignity. The show must go on but with discipline, respect, and unity”.
