Undoubtedly, the loss of Junior Pope, a young Nollywood actor and a father of three, is devastating for the profession and his family in particular.
The actor, who drowned in April while returning from a filming location at Anam River, Anambra State, has been laid to rest.
The actor's first son was seen sobbing excessively in a video that went viral online while he was being removed from the chapel.
In the video, a few women—possibly relatives—encircled the young man, who was unable to contain his cries.
Many people are devastated by the video and lamenting his passing.
Prior to his burial on May 17, 2023, Kemi Filani said that the family, friends, and loved ones of Junior Pope Odonwodo are going through a difficult period.
The actor was laid to rest in Ukehe, Enugu State, the site of his birth. His wife was seen crying in pictures and videos from the funeral that went viral online.
She was holding their last child. His posthumous birthday was observed by a few of his coworkers, including Rita Edochie, Nosa Rex, Rachael Okonkwo, and Stanley Nwoko.
His godmother Rita took the initiative, pointing out that she could no longer physically celebrate his birthday with him.
She asked him some questions and revealed that she finds comfort in expressing that her heart felt broken again.
Baba Rex, aka Nosa Rex, mentioned that they would have been commemorating his birthday. He did, however, wish him a happy birthday because he hadn't been laid to rest.
When she realized she could no longer call him to wish him a happy birthday, Rachael Okonkwo voiced her grief.
She vowed he would always be in her heart and pleaded for God to receive his soul.