The Actors Guild of Nigeria has barred actors under its franchise from shooting movies in riverine areas and participating in boat rides, following the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, and four crew members.
“Apples Bite” reported that Nollywood actor, Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, died in a boat accident while returning from a movie location alongside other actors around Cable Point at the waterside of River Niger.
While seven people were rescued, Odonwodo and another crew member identified as Friday were recovered dead. Three other persons were also declared missing on the spot.
In a video he posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Junior Pope, who was on a boat without a life jacket, pleaded with the captain to go slowly.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has barred actors under its franchise from shooting movies in riverine areas and participating in boat rides, following the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, and four crew members.
“Apples Bite” reported that Nollywood actor, Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, died in a boat accident while returning from a movie location alongside other actors around Cable Point at the waterside of River Niger.
While seven people were rescued, Odonwodo and another crew member identified as Friday were recovered dead. Three other persons were also declared missing on the spot.
In a video he posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Junior Pope, who was on a boat without a life jacket, pleaded with the captain to go slowly.
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