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Check out how Ghanaian celebrities are reacting to the death of actor Junior Pope

Ghanaian celebrities have expressed profound shock following reports of the passing of Nigerian actor Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, widely known as ‘Junior Pope’.

These celebrities, particularly actors, have joined their Nigerian colleagues in mourning the unfortunate demise of the actor.

Others, who have been extremely hit with the news, following their close relationship with the actor, have taken to social media to express grief.

Junior Pope’s unfortunate incident occurred while filming a movie in Asaba, the Delta State capital during a boat trip.

The boat capsized and the actor, alongside three other yet-to-be-identified actors, drowned.

Junior Pope’s body was recovered and rushed to three different hospitals where each of them confirmed him dead.

The Delta State Chairman of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emma Onyemeziem, has confirmed that the corpse had been deposited at the morgue.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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