“The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. The Guild has declared Thursday as ‘No Shoot Day’ for all Nollywood filmmakers to honor Pope, who, along with three crew members, died in a boat mishap on Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday.”
The accident for Junior Pope and the others to fall into the river. Emeka Rollas initially denied the news, as it’s always difficult to accept such a tragic loss. It’s unfortunate that despite the efforts of the hospitals, they were unable to revive him.
“Following the tragic incident of a boat mishap that claimed the life of Junior Pope and three other crew members at waterside of River Niger Cable point Asaba on 10th of April, all films that involve riverine areas and boat riding is hereby suspended indefinitely.
“No Shoot on all locations nationwide on Thursday, 11th April 2024 and the film titled “The other side of Life” is suspended indefinitely.
“Also, 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.”
