Actor Junior Pope Odonwodo Dies In Boat Accident At 39

Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo has reportedly passed away after he posted a video of himself on social media heading to a film location on a boat.

According to reports, the actor and three of his colleagues were returning from a movie shoot in a boat when they encountered an accident and fell into the Anam River in Anambra state.

Sadly, their bodies have been recovered.

Earlier, Junior Pope shared a video of himself on a boat, filmed the previous day, expressing fervent prayers for a safe journey. Tragically, the accident occurred on their return trip today, April 10th.

Sharing the video, he wrote: “See me lamenting……The risk we take to entertain you ; crossing river 9ja yesterday with no life jacket…… Na wahoooooo …. Who does that ?”

Junior Pope Odonwodo, aged 39, leaves behind his wife and three children.

Watch the video below:

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KanyiDaily recalls that Junior Pope Odonwodo recently emphasized the importance of a good wife and good health, stating that they are a man’s ultimate wealth.