The family of the late Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo has announced the funeral arrangements for his burial.

John Paul Odonwodo, known as Junior Pope, tragically drowned along with four other actors when their boat capsized in the Anam River in Anambra State on April 10, while returning from a movie shoot.

Of the 12 individuals onboard, only seven were rescued alive, with five losing their lives, including Junior Pope.

The funeral arrangements, detailed by Divine Odonwodo on behalf of the family, include a requiem mass at Saint John-Mary Vianney Parish in Asaba, Delta State, on April 23, and another at Christ the King Catholic Parish, G.R.A., Enugu, on May 13.

An evening of tributes and candlelight will be held on May 14 at Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu at 5 pm, followed by a wake on May 16 at his country home in Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, a community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area.

Junior Pope will be laid to rest on Friday, May 17, at his country home after a burial mass at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe, with interment immediately following.

The funeral arrangements will conclude with a thanksgiving mass at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukehe, on May 20.