The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), alongside the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) and the Association of Movie Producers (AMP), has suspended Nollywood actor Taye Arimoro following a confrontation on set involving actress‑producer Peggy Ovire.
AGN President Emeka Rollas announced the disciplinary action on Instagram, saying:
“My heart is deeply connected to the wellbeing of every actor who calls this Guild home. I endorse this step not just as a leader, but as someone who understands the struggles, sacrifices, misunderstandings, and the silent battles many of our members face every day.
“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. 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.
“I want our members to know that we are listening. We see your concerns. We feel your frustrations. And we are committed to doing what is right, even when it is difficult. This step is part of our journey to rebuild, to create fairness, to ensure no one is left behind, and to remind us that unity is our greatest strength.
“My prayer and my promise remain the same: to lead with transparency, compassion, and an open heart. To stand for what is just. To protect the dignity of every actor. And to guide this Guild into a future where trust is restored, relationships are mended, and every member feels valued and seen.”
According to a joint memo dated November 27, the three guilds’ disciplinary committees found that Taye was the main instigator. He allegedly assaulted the production manager and the driver and circulated a misleading live video that wrongly implicated Peggy Ovire, who was not present during the initial incident.
The guilds directed that Taye must issue a public apology to the production manager, Peggy Ovire, and the director, post a corrected account of events, and return to set under supervision to complete his remaining scenes.
