The entertainment industry has been struck with another blow as actor Junior Pope dies in a boat accident.
The movie star and others drowned in Anam River on Wednesday on their way to a movie location and their bodies have been recovered.
Many of the actor’s colleagues have begun paying tributes to him.
Here are 10 interesting things to know about Junior Pope, his wife and children.
1. The 39-year-old whose full name was John Paul Odonwodo was born on May 7, 1984.
2. The movie star was born in Bamenda Cameroon before relocating to Nigeria.
3. He got married to Jennifer Awele in 2014.
4. The couple is blessed with three boys.
5. They welcomed their third son Jamon Adimchinobi Odonwodo in 2021.
6. His other sons are named Jason and Jaden
7. The names of his family members begin with the letter J; Junior, Jennifer, Jason, Jaden and Jamon.
8. His wife Jennifer is an event planner and CEO of Dope Events.
9. Junior Pope completed his duplex in December 2023.
10. The actor died on his way to shoot a movie produced by his colleague Adanmma Luke.
