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Following the passing of actor, Junior Pope, a Nigerian man has come forward with information regarding the traditional rites that must be performed for him to be buried outside the river bank.
He mentioned that an amount ranging from N30 to N40 million is required for these rites to be conducted.
The man shared these details during a live video on Instagram, explaining that it is customary for individuals who have lost their lives near bodies of water.
He emphasized that when someone drowns, the river spirits have a claim to the body, and if the family chooses to bury the deceased elsewhere, there may be repercussions.
Despite the possibility of appeasing the river spirits, he cautioned that it does not guarantee complete protection from potential risks.
An eyewitness present at the accident site confirmed that Junior Pope’s family was aware of these customs and opted not to bury him by the river.
Fortunately, the river community did not cause any disturbances or attempt to reclaim the body but rather informed the family about the potential consequences of their decision.
In the wake of actor Junior Pope’s tragic death, which occurred as a result of a boating accident while returning from a movie set, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has taken decisive action.
The AGN President, Emeka Rollas, has issued a statement announcing the suspension of all movies involving riverine areas and boat riding across the country.
Additionally, Rollas has prohibited all actors from participating in any movie produced by Adamma Luke.
Adamma Luke is the producer of the movie in which Junior Pope was featured before his untimely demise. On Wednesday, April 10, Junior Pope and four other crew members were involved in an accident while riding on a boat, leaving the movie location.
Tragically, Junior Pope and one other crew member, identified as Friday, have been confirmed dead, while the bodies of the remaining three crew members are still missing.
Furthermore, the AGN has declared that there will be no shooting in movie locations worldwide on Thursday, April 10, as a mark of respect. The movie “The Other Side Of Life,” produced by Adamma Luke, has also been suspended until further notice.
The actor died alongside three of his colleagues while returning from a movie shoot when their boat capsized in Anam River, Anambra state.
Their bodies have been found following the tragic incident.
Junior Pope’s death has been confirmed by filmmaker, Samuel Olatunji. Olatunji shared the tragic news on Wednesday.
He wrote:
“Four actors including Jnr Pope fell into Anam River on their way to a location and their bodies have been recovered.
“What a sad day for Nollywood. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
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