Nollywood stars gather for emotional candlelight vigil for late actor, Junior Pope
Nollywood actors and actresses, alongside Jennifer Awele Okpuno, the wife of the late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, gathered to mourn his tragic death at a candlelight vigil held in his honor.
Junior Pope and four other Nollywood actors lost their lives when their boat capsized in the River Niger in Anambra State, while returning from a movie shoot location.
While many of the victims have already been laid to rest and honored by their families, a candlelight vigil was organized specifically to honor Junior Pope. Notable personalities, including actors, actresses, and his wife, attended to mourn his loss.
As videos of the candlelight procession circulated on social media, concerned fans of the late actor flooded the comment section with their condolences.
See some reactions below:
Mimi: “Angel Emeka face don change 💔 I believe this moment she’s pain mummy Good luck.”
dabby106: “still can’t believe his gone untill his name was mentioned today at the AMVC.”
Bbwhite and Princess: “I can’t hold my tears. He used to be my hubby’s friend and was humble to earth. I last saw him when hubby was still in Nigeria….Please rest well. If you were killed may ur killers never find peace.”
Eddy Eze: “This life everythig na banza oooooo. Rest on Junior Pope.”
@ebyb123: “This is the most painful death in Nollywood I swear. This one pain me as if he is my brother.”
thomzzy: “can someone tell me is not true because i have been waiting to hear that his death rumor was just a prank.”
user90288191481842: “So much struggle for a life that could be taken at anytimeðŸ˜ðŸ’”. Continue to rip junior pope.”
Ezediana Mma: “Omo this life nothing Dey am ooo 🥺 like it feels as if he is my brother coz it’s pains me as if we are related God pls.”
Kelly Divya: “this is the most painful death in Nollywood l swear. this one pain me as if he is my brother. keep resting junior pope.”
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