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Tears flow as photos from actor Junior Pope’s funeral surfaces online

The funeral of renowned Nigerian actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, is currently being held a month after his passing.

Photographs from the ceremony have surfaced online, eliciting a wave of emotional responses from netizens on social media.

These images poignantly depict Junior Pope’s bereaved family, with a focus on his wife and three children, who are visibly mourning.

Particularly heart-wrenching is the sight of his sons, who are struggling to accept the loss of their cherished father.

The funeral rites are taking place in Junior Pope’s ancestral town of Ukehe, situated in the Nsukka, Igboetiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Background:

 

The entertainment world was shaken when actor Junior Pope and four others met a tragic end on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

They lost their lives when their boat overturned in the Anam River in Anambra State on their way back from filming.

Junior Pope’s untimely demise has caused profound sorrow among his relatives, admirers, and well-wishers across the globe.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

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. 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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