The Funeral arrangements for the burial of late Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, better known by his stage name; Junior Pope have been released by his family.
The details of funeral arrangements for the late actor, signed by his elder brother, Dr. Divine Odonwodo on behalf of the family, says that requiem mass is scheduled to be held at Christ the King Catholic Parish, G.R.A., Enugu, on May 13th, 2024.
On May 16th, 2024, there will be a vigil mass Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ikpogwu, Ukehe by 5:30pm
Pope will be buried on Friday, May 17, at his country home after a burial mass at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe. Interment will follow immediately after the burial of the actor.
The funeral rites will be wrapped up with a thanksgiving mass at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe, on May 19th, 2024.
Junior Pope and four other actors drowned after their boat capsized in the Anam River in Anambra State on April 10 while returning from a movie shoot.
Of the 12 individuals who boarded the ill-fated boat, only seven were rescued alive, while five died, including Junior Pope.
