In Pictures: Candlelight Vigil Held For Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor ,Zulu Adigwe In Abuja

Candlelight vigil was held  for  late Nollywood actors; John Okafor,  who is popularly called ‘Mr Ibu’, Amaechi Muonagor and Zulu Adigwe in Abuja on  Monday.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the candlelight vigil which was organized  by the Actors Guild of Nigeria was held  at the Unity Fountain, Abuja.

It was led by National President of the AGN, Emeka Rollas, and it had  veteran actors Kenneth Okonkwo, Zack Orji, and Sidney Idiala, among others in attendance.

Mercy Salma,  who is the FCT mayor of AGN, said the event was to  appreciate and honour  the life and times of the late actors.

‘These are Nollywood veterans who put a smile on the faces of Nigerians during their lifetime, so we should celebrate their legacies and memories.

They have both the young and the old Nigerians, and even across Africa and beyond as their fans.

So, this procession is to show that we love them and appreciate their sacrifices and contributions to our industry and nation at large’  she said.

In his speech, Emeka Rollas said the procession was to demonstrate the solidarity that exists in the AGN and to reflect on the moments they shared with the late thespians.

 ‘This is a season of sorrow for us at the AGN, our hearts are filled with grief over the loss of our three veteran members.

But as the saying goes, when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

The Late John Okafor, Amaechi Monaugor and Zulu Adigwe lived a life that exemplified brilliance and inspired emulation.

Today we are here to honour them, not only by profoundly feeling and expressing our loss, but also to remember their amazing personalities.

They all played unique and special roles in all of our lives and the acting profession and they were loyal colleagues and special friends to many of us.

Today, we honour these men as we recall special moments , they were living proof of how fine a person can be, caring hearts to their friends and colleagues, loving and devoted father to their children.

They gave their all in their acting careers as they worked with passion, integrity and energy and our hearts and prayers are with their families at this most difficult time’ the AGN president said.

Kenneth Okonkwo also said the commitment of the deceased actors  to their profession was part of what made the Nigerian film industry a toast of fans.

He added that they were driven by the passion to join the industry which was why they rose to their peak and made indelible marks.

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