Nollywood Actor Junior Pope Dies in Boat Mishap

Born John Paul Odonwodo, Pope fell into the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state on his way to a movie location on Wednesday.Abubakar Yakubu, the national secretary of AGN, earlier said the actor died from the boat mishap.But on Thursday morning, Emeka Rollas, president of the AGN,Rollas, who had earlier announced that Pope was “alive”, said: “My first post was out of excitement when we noticed his tingling fingers”.

The AGN president further instructed that no one should work with Adamma Luke, the movie producer, “until further notice”.“Following the tragic incident of boat mishap that claimed the life of Mr. John Paul Odonwodo aka Junior Pope and four other crew members at waterside of River Niger Cable point Asaba on 10th of April 2024 on a movie set titled “The other side of Life” produced by Adamma Luke. The Leadership of the Guild has taken the following decisions,” the statement reads in part.

“No Shoot on all locations Nationwide on Thursday 11th April 2024. The film titled “Another Side of Life is suspended indefinitely. “No actor is allowed to work with Adamma Luke as a producer till further notice. While we keep searching for the bodies of the remaining persons may their soul rest in peace.”Click on the link below to join TheCable Channel on WhatsApp for your Breaking News, Business Analysis, Politics, Fact Check, Sports and Entertainment News!

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