Actors Guild of Nigeria launched Junior Pope Nollywood City

AGN is turning grief into real estate, locking Junior Pope’s name into Nollywood land, offices, and long-term payback.

A legacy project breaks ground

• Actors Guild of Nigeria launched Junior Pope Nollywood City.
• Groundbreaking happened in Ako Nike, Enugu State.
• Framed as a permanent memorial with practical impact.

Who pushed it through

• Emeka Rollas announced it as his final act in office.
• Pitched the move as dignity over symbolism.
• Leaned hard on unity to get it done.

What the site actually includes

• The project spans about 150 land plots.
• Designed to house actors and guild structures.
• Anchors creative, training, and admin spaces.

Family support baked in

• Junior Pope Odowodudu’s three sons received plots.
• Each child got one allocation.
• Papers were handed to his wife publicly.

Guild infrastructure plans

• Land set aside for AGN Enugu Secretariat.
• South East zonal offices are included.
• Administration finally gets a fixed home.

Who helped make it happen

• Enugu State Government backed the initiative.
• The Ako Nike community signed on.
• Development partners filled the gaps.

Why Rollas says it matters

• Claimed the project goes beyond buildings.
• Linked it to actor welfare and unity.
• Positioned it as Nollywood future-proofing.

Land access details

• Expression of interest opens February 5, 2026.
• Closes February 20, 2026.
• Allocation begins February 27, 2026.