The Nigerian entertainment business has been thrown into disarray following new reports that Nollywood star Junior Pope, who was supposedly killed in a boat accident on Wednesday afternoon, is alive.
According to Ghana Avenue, director Sam Olatunji said on Wednesday that Junior Pope and three others perished after their boat capsized while attempting to cross the River Niger to shoot a film.
The President of the Actors Guild, Emeka Rollas, also confirmed his death.
However, sources indicate that the actor has been revived.
Reality actress Phyna tweeted, “I heard Junior Pope is alive…” We pray for a rapid recovery.”
An X user with the handle @OfficialBigKay shared a video of the actor being revived, writing: “Update: Nollywood star Junior Pope Odonwodo, who was initially reported to have drowned in the River Niger Asaba earlier today, has been resuscitated and is now alive! “I thank God for his life.
Another X user, @heisraycypher, commented, “Junior Pope is still alive, delete that post.”
An X user, @PJ_Olisa, wrote: “They think Junior Pope is still alive! This is now happening at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Asaba. “Who can confirm?”
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