Facts to know about late actor Junior Pope

The Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of actor Junior Pope Odonwodo and three fellow colleagues.

The PAPERS reported the death of the Nollywood actor when their boat overturned on the Anam River in Anambra State when returning from a film set.

However, a few hours after Junior Pope was reported dead, he was resuscitated but only for a while.

The actor was later confirmed dead by doctors, according to a movie producer, Stanley Nwoke.

Nwoke, who had been with the actor throughout the incident, revealed that the doctors had confirmed it.

Here are a few things to know about the late actor:

Early Life: Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, was born on May 7, 1984, in Bamenda, Cameroon. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Odonwodo, who hail from the Ukehe tribe of Enugu State in southeastern Nigeria. Junior Pope spent his early years in Cameroon where he completed his primary and secondary education before relocating to Nigeria.

Education: After completing his college education, Junior Pope attended the University of Nigeria Nsukka in Enugu State, where he graduated with a degree in Accountancy.

Nollywood Career: Junior Pope joined the movie industry in 2006 and quickly became known for his roles as a guard and servant.