In a report by PM News Nigeria, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has used the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026 to call for more substantial leadership roles and better safety protocols for women in the film industry. The guild emphasized that while women like Funke Akindele and Mo Abudu have reached the pinnacle of production, the average female actor still faces systemic hurdles, including pay disparity and workplace harassment.
Supporting this, The Guardian Nigeria quoted guild representatives saying, “We must move beyond tokenism and ensure women have the same creative and financial autonomy as their male peers.” Additionally, Vanguard News reported that “new industry-wide guidelines are being drafted to protect young actresses from predatory practices on movie sets.”
Echotitbits take:
While Nollywood is often praised for its female-led box office successes, the “grassroots” of the industry remains precarious for many. This push by the AGN is a necessary step toward institutionalizing the progress made by top-tier producers. Watch for the implementation of these new “Safety on Set” charters in upcoming big-budget productions.
Source: PM News Nigeria — https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/03/08/iwd-obasanjo-seeks-greater-justice-for-women/ March 8, 2026
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