Tears flow as photos from actor Junior Pope's funeral surfaces online

The funeral of renowned Nigerian actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, is currently being held a month after his passing.

Photographs from the ceremony have surfaced online, eliciting a wave of emotional responses from netizens on social media.

These images poignantly depict Junior Pope's bereaved family, with a focus on his wife and three children, who are visibly mourning.

Particularly heart-wrenching is the sight of his sons, who are struggling to accept the loss of their cherished father.

The funeral rites are taking place in Junior Pope's ancestral town of Ukehe, situated in the Nsukka, Igboetiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Background:

The entertainment world was shaken when actor Junior Pope and four others met a tragic end on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

They lost their lives when their boat overturned in the Anam River in Anambra State on their way back from filming.

Junior Pope's untimely demise has caused profound sorrow among his relatives, admirers, and well-wishers across the globe.

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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