Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has expressed deep shock at the death of Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope,
Junior Pope reportedly drowned in Anam River in Anambra State on Wednesday when he was returning from a movie location with his team and some of the persons are yet to be confirmed.
And this mishap was barely 48 hours after the death of Kannywood actress, Saratu Gidado.
The statement by the media aide to the minister, Nneka Anibeze, on Thursday in Abuja said that the minister described the recent spate of deaths in the entertainment industry as horrific and tragic.
“It is a sad week for us in the creative and movie industry and a black Wednesday. Losing two lives in three days is not only horrifying, but colossal.
“We have lost great young talents and entertainment providers while generating content for Nigerian movie lovers.
“We mourn and commiserate with their families. We stand by them at this tragic time and our thoughts are with all those who know them,” the minister said.
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Nigeria mourns Nollywood actor, Junior Pope
