After the tragic loss of fellow actor Junior Pope, seasoned Nigerian actress Ini Edo has voiced her frustration regarding the absence of regulatory frameworks within Nollywood.
As news of Junior Pope’s passing emerged following a drowning incident, Nigerians were deeply saddened and mourned his loss.
In her recent remarks, Ini Edo emphasized that Junior Pope’s death should not have been necessary for Nollywood to establish a comprehensive regulatory structure essential for ensuring the safety of all involved in productions. She called for a complete overhaul of the system, advocating for practical standards that would address emergency situations and protect everyone involved.
Edo stressed that Junior Pope’s sacrifice should serve as a catalyst for meaningful change within the industry.
In her words: “Jnr Pope did not have to sacrifice his life for Nollywood to realize the need for a long and much needed regulatory structure that would safeguard an entire production . Yes .. every one is a producer now and all are guilty of negligence of some sort.. and this has to stop. This is one sacrifice too many and must count for something … The system has to undergo a total overhaul with practical rules and regulations that caters to everyone in cases of emergencies…. I will never understand why the good ones go so soon. Rest on brother … This one cuts really deep”
