The family of the late Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope, has announced the funeral arrangements following his tragic death in a boat accident on the River Niger on a movie location.
The funeral arrangements include a requiem mass at the Saint John-Mary Vianney Parish in Asaba, Delta State, on April 23, and another requiem mass scheduled for May 13 at the Christ the King Catholic Parish in G.R.A, Enugu. A candlelight event and heartfelt tributes will follow at the Amadeo Event Center in Enugu on May 14, providing an opportunity for friends, colleagues, and fans to pay their respects.
On May 16, a wake will be held in his hometown, Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, Nsukkaa, Igboetiti LGA of Enugu State, as the community gathers to say goodbye. The final rites will take place on May 17, with a burial mass at St. Peter’s Parish, Ukehe, where Junior Pope will be laid to rest in his ancestral land. A final thanksgiving mass is set for Sunday, May 19, at St. Peter’s Parish Ukche Nsukkaa, Igboetiti LGA, Enugu, to celebrate his life and legacy.
