Photos And Video From Junior Pope’s Burial In Enugu

The funeral of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, is currently being held at his hometown Ukehe, in Nsukka, igboetiti LGA of Enugu State.

KanyiDaily had reported how Junior Pope tragically died in a boat accident while returning from a movie shoot in a riverine area.

The popular actor died alongside four other crew members in a boat mishap in Anam river on April 10.

The family had in April announced the burial arrangement for the late actor.

The funeral proceedings commenced on April 23 with a requiem mass at Saint John-Mary Vianney Parish in Asaba, Delta State.

Another requiem mass was scheduled for May 13 at Christ the King Catholic Parish in G.R.A, Enugu.

On May 16, a wake was held at his hometown, Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, in Nsukkaa, Igboetiti LGA of Enugu State.

The interment will follow the burial mass at St. Peter’s Parish, Ukehe, on May 17.

A final thanksgiving mass is planned for Sunday, May 19, at St. Peter’s Parish Ukche Nsukkaa, Igboetiti LGA, Enugu.

Videos of Junior Pope’s burial is circulating on social media, prompting an outpouring of condolences from concerned fans of the late actor in the comment section.

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KanyiDaily recalls that the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) had banned taking of unnecessary photos and videos during the burial of Junior Pope Odonwodo.