Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, who died alongside four others in a boat mishap that happened in the Anam River in Anambra State, will be buried on May 17, 2024.
Junior Pope’s burial date was announced by his family in an obituary poster, which was signed by Divine Odonwodo on behalf of the family.
Contained in the actor’s obituary poster is the lineup of events for his laying to rest.
According to the obituary, the burial events for the deceased actor kicked off on April 23 with a requiem mass at Saint John-Mary Vianney Parish, Asaba, Delta State.
Another requiem mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Parish, G.R.A., Enugu, on May 13.
On the evening of May 14, tributes and candlelight will be held at the Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu at 5 p.m. in respect of the late Nollywood actor.
His wake will be held on May 16 at his country home in Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, in the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Junior Pope will then be laid to rest on Friday, May 17, at his country home after a burial mass at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe.
The actor’s interment will follow immediately after the burial, after which there will be a Thanksgiving mass at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe, on May 20.
News About Nigeria recalls that the actor met with his untimely death alongside four others on the 10th of April on their way back from a movie shoot that was produced by Adanma Luke.
