Nollywood Pays Tribute To Jnr Pope And Different Crew Members One 12 months After Deadly Boat Accident

• Jnr Pope, and 4 crew members died in a ship accident on April 10.
• The accident occurred whereas they have been touring to a film set, ensuing within the capsizing of the boat.
• A memorial service was held at St. Johnbosco Catholic Church in Asaba to honor the deceased.

One yr after the tragic dying of Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly generally known as Jnr Pope, and 4 different crew members on a film set, the movie trade has come collectively to recollect them.

On April 10, 2025, the movie group was struck with grief as Jnr Pope and his colleagues misplaced their lives in a ship accident whereas en path to the set. The boat capsized, claiming the lives of the 5 people.

To honor their reminiscence, a memorial service was held at St. Johnbosco Catholic Church in Asaba. Filmmaker Stanley Ontop took to Instagram to share updates along with his followers, posting a collection of pictures from the occasion.

The attendees, wearing black to indicate their mourning, gathered for a heartfelt church service. The video shared by Ontop confirmed the mourners in solemn prayer, paying their respects to the departed. The filmmaker’s put up included a poignant caption reflecting on the importance of the day.

“Stay at Junior Pope and others memorial service taking place reside in Asaba. St Johnbosco Catholic Church Asaba. Nollywood of their mass got here out to honor their very own.

I pray God give JP,Abigail,Olanti, Friday and treasured everlasting relaxation. Amen 🙏 Until we meet once more 💔😭💔😭 It’s properly.”

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