Nollywood actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, also known as Jnr Pope, and three others were involved in a boat accident on the Anam River in Anambra State yesterday. Pope is 39 years old.

The incident occurred while they were returning from a movie location. Fortunately, the actor survived, confirmed by a mortuary attendant who verified that he was still alive. He is currently battling for his life.

Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, later confirmed that Pope was alive and recovering in a hospital. In an Instagram post, Rollas stated, "What God cannot do does not exist. Junior Pope is alive. He is receiving treatment in the hospital."

However, Junior Pope was rushed to the hospital where the AGN President, Emeka Rollas, confirmed his survival in a now-deleted Instagram post. According to Stanley Ontop, a crew member, in a live IG session, Junior Pope was revived and moved from the mortuary to the riverside for ritual cleansing after the accident. He mentioned that the hospital where Junior Pope was rushed to had no oxygen supply for his immediate treatment, and he was declared dead by the doctor.

Junior Pope joined Nollywood in 2006 and began attending auditions, initially acting in minor roles. He gained fame in 2007 after starring in the blockbuster movie "Secret Adventures," directed by Tchidi Chikere. He has appeared in over 150 Nollywood movies, playing diverse roles such as a bodyguard, palace attendant, and servant.

In 2010, he won the Nollywood Most Promising Actor in Nigeria award at the Entertainment Factory Awards. He is renowned for his portrayals of criminals, villains, armed robbers, militants, and hitmen in movies. He has also received other awards, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and Best Actor of the Year at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.