All What You Need To Know About Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Junior Pope Odowondo was a bonafide superstar in Nigeria’s bustling film industry. Known for his charismatic performances, this dashing actor and charming television personality captivated audiences with his magnetic presence and versatile acting skills. Here are ten things to know about Junior Pope : Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, is a Nollywood actor, model, and philanthropist. 2. He was born on 7th May 1984 in Bamenda, Cameroun to Mr. and Mrs. Luke Odonwodo. 3. He hails from the Ukehe tribe of Enugu State in the southeastern…
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JUST-IN: AGN Makes U-turn Over Actor Junior Pope’s Death National President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has expressed sadness over the death of Junior Pope, saying that “It’s so so sad that our joy was shortlived.” According to a post on his Facebook page on Thursday morning, he said although he earlier announced that Junior Pope was alive out of excitement when they noticed the tingling of his fingers, he eventually passed away after efforts to revive him failed. He added: “Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him but to no avail. God knows the best.…
BREAKING: Finally, Shaibu Dumps PDP Impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr Philip Shaibu, has said his removal by the Edo State House of Assembly would not stand the test of time, adding that the whole exercise was because of the September 21 governorship election in the state. In a viral video released, yesterday, Shaibu stated this when he received the acting Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Emperor Jaret Tenebe, in his Abuja residence. Tenebe, who said he was on a solidarity visit, described the impeachment as a sham and urged Shaibu to use all legal…
Producer, Adanma Luke In Trouble Over Death Of Junior Pope Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Producer, Adanma Luke In Trouble Over Death Of Junior Pope Some Nigerians have taken to social media to drag movie producer Adanma Luke after the news of the death of Junior Pope. Social media users have been hit with the news of the death of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope after it was reported that he died through drowning hours after sharing a video of himself on a boat on his Instagram page. After Junior Pope shared the video, he stated in his caption that…
Crisis Looms Over Where To Bury Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope Anambra Community Insists Late Nollywood Actor Jnr Pope Must Be Buried Beside The River Niger As Tradition Demands
AGN Declares One Day To Honour Late Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has declared today, Thursday as “No Shoot Day” for all Nollywood filmmakers, following the death of actor, Junior Pope and three other crew members who died in a boat mishap on Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday. Emeka Rollas, National President of AGN, in a statement on Thursday said that this happened while producing a movie titled ‘’The other side of Life’’, produced by Adamma Luke. “Following the tragic incident of a boat mishap that claimed the life of Junior Pope and three other…
Confusion Over Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope’s ‘Death’ The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into a state of confusion following fresh reports that Nollywood actor Junior Pope, who reportedly died in a boat mishap on Wednesday afternoon, is alive. Ibom Focus reports that filmmaker Sam Olatunji announced on Wednesday that Junior Pope died alongside three others after their boat capsized while attempting to cross the River Niger to shoot a film. The President of Actors Guild President, Emeka Rollas, also confirmed his death. However, reports have emerged that the actor has now been revived. Reality star Phyna tweeted: “I heard…
BREAKING: Famous Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope Escapes Death, Revived And Receiving Treatment In Hospital Famous Nigerian Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, who drowned while attempting to cross the River Niger during the making of a movie has been revived. Ibom Focus earlier reported that the 39-year-old actor reportedly drowned while in an engine boat attempting to cross River Niger during a movie filming. The actor would turn 40 on May 7, 2024. A filmmaker, Sam Olatunji, had confirmed the news of Jr Pope’s reported death on Wednesday. He posted on Instagram, “Junior Pope Passes on.…
Herders Kill Two Brothers Going To Farm Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have attacked Adani in the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, killing two brothers. The two brothers identified as Mr. Ogbonna Fidelis Anene, aged 33, and Ogbonna John Onyeka, aged 25, were killed on Sunday while they were on their way to their farm. It was reported on Tuesday that some bandits invaded Ikem community in the Isi-Uzo local government area of the state, killing one person, injuring two and kidnapping two others. Meanwhile, the state police commissioner, Kanayo Uzuegbu, who visited Adani community on Monday, has…
BREAKING: Popular Nollywood Actor Dies In Accident Famous Nollywood actor Pope Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, is dead. The 39-year-old actor reportedly drowned while attempting to cross the River Niger during the making of a movie. Popular Nollywood Actor, Jnr Pope has died after drowning during a movie shoot today. Sad Day! pic.twitter.com/bisZsNd3f1 — Dumebi Ifeanyichukwu (@dumebi_ifeanyi) April 10, 2024 The actor would have turned 40 on May 7, 2024. A filmmaker Sam Olatunji, confirmed the news on Wednesday. He posted on Instagram, “Junior Pope Passes on 💔. Sad day for Nollywood. Apost shared by The Bigsam Blog (Ise Oluwa) (@officialsamolatunji1)…