Actress Mary Njoku has raised concerns about the benefits of joining Nollywood guilds and associations, questioning their impact on members.
In a post on her Instagram story, Njoku revealed that she struggled to provide a clear answer when an up-and-coming filmmaker asked about the advantages of guild membership.
She urged the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and other Nollywood associations to clarify and present evidence of the tangible benefits they offer to their members.
She wrote: “A budding filmmaker asked me ‘what are the benefits of being part of Nollywood guilds and associations?’ and I am struggling to give a clear answer. Can someone help outline the benefits with supporting evidence?”
According to the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), there are 22 approved Nollywood guilds and associations, including the AGN and Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).
[TheNation]