The Nigerian Film Industry ‘Nollywood” is mourning again following the sudden demise of actor Pope Obumneme Odonwodo aka Junior Pope.
The actor passed away after a boat accident on April 10thm 2024. Several celebrities and movie lovers have mourned the actor.
He and 3 others died after drowning in a boat accident. The tragedy occurred at Anam River while they were returning from a film shoot.
Hours before, he had shared a video asking the boat captain to slow down as had kids who depended on him.
He is survived by his wife Jeniffer Awele and 3 sons.
What you need to know about the late actor Junior Pope
(Died after the boat he was in capsized on April 10th, 2024)
Real name: Pope Obumneme Odonwodo
Born in Bamenda, Cameroon, on May 7th, 1984
Completed both primary & secondary in Cameroun before relocating to Nigeria
Hails from the Ukehe tribe of Enugu State
Holds a degree in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria
Famous for his role in Secret Adventures, Mad Sex & Bitter Generation
Made his acting debut in 2006
He and 3 others died after drowning in a boat accident.
Tragedy occurred at Anam River while they were returning from a film shoot
Hours before, he had shared a video asking the boat captain to slow down as had kids who depended on him.
He was shooting a movie titled 'The Other Side Of Life'
He is survived by his wife Jeniffer Awele and 3 sons.
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