Actor Junior Pope has been honoured with a posthumous award by the Enugu State Government at an event organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
This was revealed on Tuesday by producer Nani Boi, who shared the news on Instagram, describing the late actor’s legacy as enduring.
Nani Boi wrote, “Posthumous award to the late great Junior Pope. Forever Green In Our Hearts. Thanks to the Enugu State Government via the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Junior Pope lives on.”
The award is part of the inaugural Nollywood Legends Awards, which aims to honour late stars and living legends in the industry.
Other late stars nominated include John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), Enebeli Elebuwa, Sam Loco, Saint Obi, Moji Olaiya, Ada Ameh and Muna Obiekwe, among others.
Junior Pope tragically lost his life in 2023, alongside other colleagues, in a boat collision while returning from a movie shoot.
