Lagos Police arrest Nollywood production manager for assaulting crew member
The Lagos State Police have arrested Anierobi Courage, a Nollywood production manager, for allegedly beating a crew member.
On October 28, 2025, Anierobi Courage, also known as Nwa South, reportedly assaulted the head of makeup artist Mary Chizzy Eze, on the set of the film “Lagos to Opulence.”
A viral video of the violent incident shows the production manager pressing Mary’s throat after hitting her, prompting significant indignation on social media.
Reacting to the public condemnation, the Nigeria Film Crew Community (NFCC), in a statement released on Thursday, described Courage’s actions as “animalistic behaviour.”
Announcing his arrest, NFCC called on Nollywood producers and other stakeholders to blacklist Courage across all productions.
“The production manager violently hit and strangled Mary Chizzy Eze for speaking up against unequal treatment among the crew. While she has received medical care, he has been arrested.
“This level of disregard for human dignity is unacceptable. We stand firmly against all forms of abuse, assault, and crew maltreatment,” the NFCC said.
