Monday, June 23, 2025

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UPDATE: Junior Pope Odonwodo, the famous Nollywood actor who was earlier reported to have drowned while attempting to cross the River Niger during the making of a movie, has been revived and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital.

Previously, SaharaReporters had reported that the 39-year-old actor drowned while in an engine boat trying to cross the River Niger during a movie filming. However, in a surprising turn of events, it has been confirmed that Junior Pope is alive and undergoing medical care.

Sam Olatunji, a filmmaker, had initially confirmed the news of Junior Pope's reported death, stating that the actor, along with three others, fell into the Anam River on their way to a location, and their bodies had been recovered. Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, had also confirmed Pope's drowning.

However, Emeka Rollas has now provided an update on the incident, stating that Junior Pope was revived after the incident and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital. This development comes as a relief to fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, who had been mourning the reported loss of the talented actor.

The sudden turn of events underscores the unpredictability of life and serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying information before drawing conclusions. The entertainment community continues to send their thoughts and prayers to Junior Pope for a speedy recovery.