Finally, AGN Makes U-Turn, Confirms Junior Pope’s Death

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has officially confirmed the passing of Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.

RovingNaija News recalls that on Wednesday, the actor, along with three others, reportedly died after their boat capsized in the Anam River in Anambra State while going to a film location.

Confusion later ensued when a viral report claimed that the actor was rescued, resuscitated and recuperating in a hospital. The development was confirmed by the AGN and some colleagues of the late actor on Wednesday night, sparking a whirlwind of jubilation among friends, fans, and followers.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, mentioned that while he initially announced Junior Pope’s survival in excitement upon noticing the tingling of his fingers, he eventually passed away after attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

He added, “Two notable hospitals tried their best to revive him but to no avail. God knows the best. We finally lost him.

“Mr Friday’s corpse has been identified but three other corpses are yet to be found,” he said.