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. . . To organise Nite of Tributes, befitting burial
By THERESA MOSES
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), an umbrella union that regulates and represents the affairs of film actors in Nigeria and abroad, is raising funds to give veteran actress, Chief Rachael Etabuno Oniga, a befitting burial and support her immediate family.
As a result, AGN has set up a committee to raise funds, championed by the Vice President, Southwest, Chief Femi Branch, who doubles as an active member of Lagos State Chapter.
News Expresslearnt that donations are to be paid into GTBank Account Number 0231171925; Account Name: SLEEK INITIATIVE.
A statement by the Committee Chairman appealed to all actors and actresses to contribute at least a thousand naira “which is a constitutional obligation to all members, to support our veteran’s burial.”
“Those who can contribute more please, don’t hesitate. God always blesses a cheerful giver. Let us show love to our departed legend by paying up our levy. It’s Mama Rachael Oniga today; no one knows the hour it will happen to anyone else. Let us be prepared by doing the right thing and making up with our God at all times,” Femi Branch said.
AGN is also organising a Nite of Tributes for the late iconic actress, according Femi Branch. He called on all members “to attend the Nollywood Nite of Tributes for Chief Rachael Etabuno Oniga on Saturday, 21st August, 2021 at Blue Roof Top, LTV Premises, Agidingbi Road, Coca-Cola Bus stop, Ikeja, Lagos, by 3:00 pm with the Dress Code All White.”
“With support from Lagos State Ministry of Information, Lagos State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, all Nollywood Guilds and Associations and Committee of Friends are fully involved,” Femi Branch said.
He reminded members to always stay safe at all times by maintaining maximum health consciousness and observing the Covid-19 guidelines to the letter.
