Nollywood stars have flooded their Instagram pages expressing heartbreak over their colleague, Junior Pope’s untimely death.
Kemi Filani broke the news minutes ago that it is a black Wednesday for fans, lovers, friends, colleagues, and family of Junior Pope as he passes away after drowning.
The talented movie star was said to have drowned while returning from a movie location with his colleagues in a boat when they fell into Anam River in Anambra State. Their bodies have since been recovered.
Before his death, the actor had shared a video of himself on a boat, praying frantically to arrive at his destination safely. This incident happened today, April 10th, on his way back from the location.
Taking to their Instagram pages, the likes of Lizzy Gold, Regina Chukwu, Susan Peters, Foluke Daramola, Mofe Duncan, Mike Ezurounye, Uche Ogbodo, Yvonne Jegede, Doris Ogala and more mourned him.
Doris Ogala wrote, “Nooo it’s not true. Someone should tell me it’s a prank. Ahhhh
Yvonne Jegede wrote, ‘I said I will not post your picture. It is too sad for me. My heart is scattered, I wish tears could bring you back. I’m stuck between tears and looking at my phone. Rest well Swag King
Uche Ogbodo wrote, ‘Goodd!! Noooo
Mike Ezurounye wrote, “Life Nollywood Hmmmm
Mofe Duncan wrote, “My heart is broken. I’m so sorry brother
Foluke Daramola wrote, “Haaa black Wednesday in Nollywood
Susan Peters wrote, “This is not true ooo. Jesus please somebody confirm. Not again, God, Nollywood what’s going on?
Regina Chukwu wrote, “Haaaaa!! I am shaking! Somebody that was not sick! How do you explain this to his wife? Noooo
Lizzy Gold wrote, “I am so pained. Am broken. Today is a dark day for Nollywood. Who will take care of your cute boys? Oh God. To think I crossed this same river with my crew last month to shoot my movie. We were so scared. Oh RIP.
Uche Nanna wrote, “God can you give us a miracle on this one. Your still in the business of doing miracles
