Junior Pope Didn’t Have To Sacrifice His Life, Actress Ini Edo Laments

Nollywood actress, Iniobong Edo Ekim has reacted to the death of her colleague, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope who died on Tuesday, April 10.

The Nation reported that the actor Pope died after the boat conveying him and other actors capsized while crossing the River Niger for a movie shoot.

She listed some factors within the movie industry that should be rectified, one of which was cited as contributing to the recent passing of the well-known actor, Junior Pope.

She emphasized the necessity for a comprehensive overhaul of the industry, implementing practical rules and regulations to address emergencies and ensure the welfare of all involved.

She wrote: “Junior Pope did not have to sacrifice his life for Nollywood to realize the need for a long and much-needed regulatory structure that would safeguard an entire production. Yes, everyone is a producer now and all are guilty of negligence of some sort and this has to stop. This is one sacrifice too many and must count for something.

“The system has to undergo a total overhaul with practical rules and regulations that cater to everyone in cases of emergencies…. I will never understand why the good ones go so soon.

“Rest on brother … This one cuts really deep.”