The remains of late JohnPaul Odonwodo, better known as Junior Pope, has been laid to rest today at his hometown, Ukehe Igbo-etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Glamsquad recalls that Junior Pope and five others lost their lives after drowning at Anam River, Anambra State on April 10th, 2024 on their way to a movie set
Following his death, his family announced the funeral arrangements, stating that the actor would be laid to rest on May 17th.
See videos from the funeral Mass officiated by Rt Rev Godfrey Onah, Bishop of Nsukka Catholic Diocese.
The body of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope has arrived at his hometown Ukehe, in Nsukka, igboetiti LGA of Enugu State. pic.twitter.com/gXXfhdQnny
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Photos and video from the funeral of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope currently holding at his hometown Ukehe, in Nsukka, igboetiti LGA of Enugu State pic.twitter.com/ghjcuI9V6S
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His funeral poster sparked controversy when eagle-eyed fans noticed that the word ‘husband’ was missing. This omission raised questions, as Junior Pope was married to Jennifer Awele, with whom he had three sons, before his death.
Speaking out, his family clarified that they did not authorize the burial poster and later corrected it to include his wife.
Heartbreaking moment Junior Pope’s first son broke down at his funeral
Junior Pope’s first son was seen weeping uncontrollably as he was being taken away from the church. In the clip, several women, presumably family members, surrounded the young boy, who couldn’t stop crying.
Junior Pope’s First Son Inconsolable As His Late Father Is Finally Laid To Rest.
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