As fans and Nigerians await the funeral preparations for late actor Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, often known as Junior Pope, the Nollywood community, together with family and friends, held a moving candlelight service to celebrate his memory.
In a viral video, a large group of young men and women dressed in black emerged to pay tribute to the late thespian and the four other victims.
Recall that the lively actor died on April 10 along with four team members while on their way to shoot Adanma Luke’s film ‘The Other Side of Life’.
The candlelight procession in Enugu state became a solemn opportunity for many to pray for the everlasting rest of the dead souls.
Check out some of the reactions below:
judith_nwokeocha: “We reject untimely de…ath in Jesus name amen.”
mzchiamaka: “I still can’t believe that J pope is gone sha, may God have mercy.”
my_nameis_special: “Sorrowful event like this na so so selfie una go dey do.”
Lotela_beauty: “Feeling like I’m in a movie scene, my heart aches deeply. Sending my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones.”
flawless_mam: “May God forgive them for all there sin and grant the paradise.”
alimesglamour: “I still not believe JP is gone let me keep assuming he’s out of network or he lost his phone.”
nikkyblizz_rapper: “So jp really just go like that may their souls rest in peace.”