Junior pope family
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Family, fans pay last respect to Nollywood actor Junior Pope
Wia dis foto come from, JuniorPope/BBC
Dem don bury Nollywood actor Obumneme Odonwodo aka Junior Pope wey die.
For April 2024, report spread say Junior Pope bin drown afta boat wey im and some movie crew members dey inside bin capsize for River Niger on 10 April 2024.
Unfortunately, President of di Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Emeka Rollas Ejezie confam di death of Junior Pope, for im Facebook account on Wednesday 11 April.
Di burial arrangement start on Monday 13 May 2024, wia dem do Mass for am for di Christ the King Parish for Enugu state.
On Tuesday 14 May 2024, dem organise Evening of Tributes and Candle Light for late Junior Pope.
Na on Thursday dem do wake keep for di body for im home town- Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, in Nsuka .
Di body of Junior Pope go enta ground on Friday afta dem do all do funeral rites.
For April, Junior Pope dey go for one movie shoot wey am take boat wit oda crew but e no end well.
Di boat capsize and about ova 3 pipo bin die.
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OBITUARY: Junior Pope, the Cameroon-born actor who met untimely end on way to movie set
On Wednesday, the Nollywood luminous industry dimmed a shade darker with the heartbreaking news of the death of Junior Pope, born Pope Odonwodo. The industry mourned the charismatic talent who could ignite a scene with his mere presence. More than just an actor, Pope was a father, a husband, and a filmmaker who poured his heart into every role he played.
Pope died alongside three crew members after their boat capsized in the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state on their way to a movie location. Initially, a glimmer of hope flickered when the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) reported signs of life. However, the hope was tragically extinguished hours later after the guild confirmed Pope’s passing, stating that efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
Shortly before the boat mishap, Pope, who appeared scared of the river, shared a video of himself offering prayers for a safe journey while heading to the movie location.
“See me lamenting….The risk we take to entertain you; crossing river
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Junior Pope
Nigerian actor (1981–2024)
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Pope in 2024 | |
| Born | John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo (1981-05-07)May 7, 1981 Bamenda, Cameroon |
| Died | April 10, 2024(2024-04-10) (aged 42) Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2006–2024 |
| Spouse | Jennifer Awele Okpuno (m. 2014) |
| Children | 3 |
John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo (May 7, 1981 – April 10, 2024), popularly known as Junior Pope, was a Nigerian actor and film producer who appeared in various Nollywood films, including Secret Adventures (2007), Bitter Generation (2010), and Nkoli Nwa Nsukka.
Early life and education
Odonwodo was born on May 7, 1981, in Bamenda, Cameroon, to Luke Odonwodo, a man of Igbo descent, and his wife.[1][2][3] He later relocated to Nigeria, where he completed his primary and secondary education.[4]
Career
After studying accounting, Odonwodo initially pursued a career in accounting bu
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