Burial date for actor Junior Pope announced

The late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope

The family of the late Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has announced his burial arrangements.

It can be recalled that the 43-year-old actor tragically lost his life on April 10, in a boat accident on the River Niger during a movie shoot.

However, in a recent development, the family has announced that his funeral proceedings already commenced on April 23 with a requiem mass at Saint John-Mary Vianney Parish in Asaba, Delta State.

Highlighting a line-up of events to celebrate the late actor, another requiem mass has been scheduled for May 13 at Christ the King Catholic Parish in G.R.A, Enugu.

Also, a tribute and candlelight event will take place at the Amadeo Event Center in Enugu on May 14.

On May 16, a wake will be held at his hometown, Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, in Nsukkaa, Igboetiti LGA of Enugu State.

A burial mass will then be held on May 17 at the St. Peter’s Parish, after which the interment will follow.

Also, a final Thanksgiving mass will be held on Sunday, May 19, at St. Peter’s Parish Ukche Nsukkaa, Igboetiti LGA, Enugu.