“The family of the late Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, fondly known as Junior Pope, has announced the burial arrangements for their beloved son.
Junior Pope, aged 43, will be laid to rest on May 17, 2024, in his hometown of Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, situated in the Nsukka area of Enugu state.
Tragically, Junior Pope lost his life alongside four others on April 10 when their boat capsized in the River Niger while returning from a movie shoot.
According to a funeral announcement issued by Divine Odonwodo on behalf of the family, the burial arrangements commenced on April 23 with a requiem mass held at Saint John-Mary Vianney Parish in Asaba, Delta state.
Additionally, another requiem mass is scheduled to take place at Christ the King Catholic Parish in G.R.A, Enugu, on May 13.
The announcement further revealed that an evening of tributes and candlelight will be held at the Amadeo Event Center in Enugu state on May 14.
On May 16, a wake will be held at Junior Pope’s hometown, Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, followed by his interment after the burial mass at St. Peter’s Parish, Ukehe, on May 17.
Concluding the ceremonies, a final thanksgiving mass is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, at St. Peter’s Parish in Ukehe, Nsukka, Enugu state.