The country is currently celebrating after receiving confirmation that the esteemed Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, is alive, countering earlier reports of his demise.
It was previously rumored that the film icon had perished in a tragic boating mishap on the Anam River in Anambra state, while on his way back from a filming site.
In an unexpected and delightful development, it has been reported that Junior Pope was revived and is now under medical care in a Delta State hospital.
Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, shared this uplifting news on his Instagram, providing a much-needed sigh of relief to fans and colleagues alike.
In a statement that was later removed, Rollas expressed,
“What God cannot do does exist. Junior Pope is alive He is taking treatment in the hospital”
Rumors circulating online suggest that an attempt was made to take Junior Pope to the mortuary, but the effort was thwarted by the attendants who noticed he was still showing signs of life.
Further details on the situation are anticipated.
Below is a video featuring the actor:
It's official.
Jnr Pope is alive.
Thank God 😭🙏 pic.twitter.com/RjIYo666Da
— Lawrence I. Okoro ( Sir Law ) (@LawrenceOkoroPG) April 10, 2024
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