42-year-old Nigerian actor Junior Pope drowns during filming on the River Niger, leading Nollywood to address safety concerns and suspend river filming.
42-year-old Nigerian actor Junior Pope's drowning while filming on the River Niger has led to Nollywood addressing its safety concerns. A preliminary investigation found multiple failings, including an uncertified driver. Actors have called for safety standards to be implemented and observed, and the Actors Guild of Nigeria has suspended filming in and around rivers until further notice.
June 10, 2024
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