In a recent development regarding the tragic death of actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, fellow actor T.C. Okafor has shared some insights shedding light on the moments leading up to the incident.
In a video circulating on social media, Okafor recounted the events aboard the boat before Junior Pope’s untimely demise.
According to Okafor, what initially began as a promising journey soon took a tragic turn while they were all on the boats. He revealed that during the boat ride, he poured Fanta into the water and fed the river some crumbs of his food. Junior Pope inquired about his actions, to which Okafor explained that he was taking precautions to ensure their safety.
Remarkably, Junior Pope agreed with Okafor’s precautionary measures. Okafor strongly believes that his act of pouring Fanta and other offerings into the water played a crucial role in preventing Junior Pope’s death.
Netizens echoed Okafor’s sentiments in the comments, sharing anecdotes about the importance of appeasing water goddesses before embarking on water journeys.
The tragic incident occurred as Junior Pope and his colleagues were returning from a movie location in a boat on Anam River in Anambra State. Their bodies were recovered following the drowning incident.
Prior to his death, Junior Pope had shared a video of himself on the boat, fervently praying for a safe journey. The incident took place on April 10th, underscoring the sudden and unexpected nature of the tragedy.
