Joke Silva becomes the first female BoT member of the AGN.
Veteran actress Joke Silva has joined the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the AGN (Actors Guild of Nigeria) as a member.
The announcement was made by the chairman of BoT and AGN, Emmanuel Ogugua, at an actors’ event in Lagos.
Idoamebo reports that Ogugua, fondly called Baba Eto, explained that the inclusion of Silva was a result of the board’s expansion. He added that she would be representing the Southwest as the first and only female on the board since its establishment.
In her acceptance speech, Silva said, “For a female, it is about time.” Thank you for the honor. This guild is one of the most important pillars in the acting sector of the entertainment industry. The late Amaka Igwe said there are two pillars in the performance industry: cameramen and actors.
This guild is a passion for me. It is one of the pillars that will galvanize the industry for improved and increased productivity.I will do my best to get to the level the Lord allows us to reach. “I am honored.”
