Nigeria’s Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has suspended actress Shirley Igwe indefinitely over the alleged assault of a crew member on a film set in Lagos.
AGN disclosed this in a letter signed by its National President, Emeka Rollas, representing filmmaking regulatory bodies, the Office of the Inspector General of Police, and the Lagos State Governor.
According to the letter, Shirley—who once served as Principal Protocol Officer to former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha—physically assaulted a crew member during a production, leading to an altercation in which she allegedly slapped the individual.
The actress is best known for her role as “Adaora” in the popular 2012 film Mercy The Bus Driver. Since her debut in the early 2010s, she has featured in titles such as The King’s Search (2017), Stormy Hearts (2017), Love And Shadows (2019), and Blackout (2025).
AGN stated that its decision followed a preliminary investigation that left the council with no choice but to impose the indefinite suspension.
“Following our preliminary investigations into the allegation of violence levelled against actress Shirley Igwe on a film set in Lagos, the National Executive Council (NEC) has resolved to place her on indefinite suspension,” the letter read.
The guild further explained that Igwe’s actions violated the body’s professional standards.
“This suspension is due to her professional misconduct, violence, and indiscipline, actions capable of discrediting the acting profession. These offences contravene the Actors’ Code of Conduct and are punishable by constitutional provisions,” the statement added.
The guild also directed its members to avoid engaging in any film project involving her.
Shirley becomes the second actress suspended by AGN since October 18, 2024, when Halima Abubakar was suspended for allegedly defaming fellow actors. As of now, Shirley Igwe has not publicly responded to the suspension.
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