Nollywood actor Taiye Arimoro has been suspended from all film productions in the industry following a violent altercation on a movie set with fellow actress Peggy Ovire.
The decision was jointly announced by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the Directors Guild of Nigeria, and the Association of Movie Producers (AMP).
The announcement came on Friday via Instagram, with AGN President Emeka Rollas explaining that the suspension reflects the guilds’ commitment to responsibility, fairness, and the well-being of all Nollywood members.
Details of the Incident
According to a joint statement dated 27 November 2025, disciplinary committees from the three guilds reviewed the events and determined that Arimoro was the primary aggressor.
Investigations revealed that Arimoro physically assaulted the production manager and a driver, and circulated a misleading live video that distorted the sequence of events. The video also wrongly implicated producer Peggy Ovire, who was not present during the initial confrontation.
As a result, Arimoro has been suspended from all Nollywood productions until further notice.
Conditions for Reinstatement
The guilds have outlined a clear path for Arimoro to regain good standing, which includes:
* Issuing a public apology to the production manager, Peggy Ovire, and the director.
* Releasing a corrective video clarifying the true events on set.
* Returning to complete his remaining scenes under supervised conditions.
* Full compliance with any additional directives from the guilds.
Emeka Rollas Speaks on the Suspension
In his Instagram post, AGN President Emeka Rollas emphasized that the decision was made from a place of care and commitment to the Nollywood family.
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“My heart is deeply connected to the wellbeing of every actor who calls this Guild home. This decision comes from a place of responsibility, love for our industry, and a genuine desire to heal, to restore trust, and to strengthen the bond we share as one family,”Rollas wrote.
He added that the guild seeks to create a culture of fairness, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that every member feels valued and protected.
“AGN is more than a union; it is a community of people with dreams, fears, hopes, and expectations. And every action we take must protect that. Unity is our greatest strength,” he concluded.
The suspension marks a significant move by Nollywood’s top guilds to maintain discipline, professionalism, and trust on film sets, sending a strong message to all industry members about accountability and proper conduct.
