Nollywood stars held a candlelight vigil to mourn the demise of their colleague, Junior Pope who perished in a boat mishap alongside other crew members.
The widow of the deceased, Jennifer Awele Okpuno, was also seen at the sad event.
While many of the victims have already been laid to rest and honoured by their families, a candlelight vigil was organized specifically to honour Junior Pope.
Notable personalities, including actors, actresses, and his wife, attended to mourn his loss.
As videos of the candlelight procession circulated on social media, concerned fans of the late actor flooded the comment section with their condolences.
See some reactions below:
Mimi: “Angel Emeka face don change 💔 I believe this moment she’s pain mummy Good luck.”
dabby106: “still can’t believe his gone untill his name was mentioned today at the AMVCA.”
Bbwhite and Princess: “I can’t hold my tears. He used to be my hubby’s friend and was humble to earth. I last saw him when hubby was still in Nigeria….Please rest well. If you were killed may ur killers never find peace.”
Eddy Eze: “This life everythig na banza oooooo. Rest on Junior Pope.”
@ebyb123: “This is the most painful death in Nollywood I swear. This one pain me as if he is my brother.”
Ezediana Mma: “Omo this life nothing Dey am ooo 🥺 like it feels as if he is my brother coz it’s pains me as if we are related God pls.”