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  • How backlash from Jnr Pope’s death made me contemplate suicide – Adanma Luke

    How backlash from Jnr Pope’s death made me contemplate suicide – Adanma Luke

    Adanma Luke, the producer of the movie in which late Nollywood actor Junior Pope was supposed to be featured, has taken to social media to share her struggle with suicidal thoughts following the tragic incident.

    It would be recalled that Nollywood actor, Junior Pope and four crew members drowned on April 10 after their boat capsized in a river near Cable Point, Asaba, Delta State, while returning from the movie set, ‘The Other Side of Life’, produced by Adanma Luke.

    The incident caused outrage from the public as it was gathered that life jackets were not provided for the trip. Adanma was suspended by the Actor Guilds of Nigeria (AGN), but the ban was recently lifted.

    The filmmaker in a lengthy Instagram post, described the period Junior Pope’s died as “very dark” revealing that she contemplated suicide due to the overwhelming backlash she received on social media.

    Adanma further expressed gratitude to movie producer, Uche Nancy who according to her, stood by her during the challenging time.

    She praised Uche for her emotional support and unwavering encouragement which helped her navigate the difficult period.

    She wrote: “With so much tears in my eyes, after so much pressure and expenses in April I reached out to this beautiful soul @uchenancy and she said Ada, don’t worry I dey for you. Just let me know if there’s more to do and i won’t abandon you. She spoke as if she was me and gave me instances of why i should stay alive and strong.

    “It lifted my soul even though I was contemplating suicide at that time and lost interest in whatever was happening and just needed to exit this world because it was indeed a very dark period for me. I had to stop breastfeeding in less than 3 months due so much sadness in my heart, depression, calls and hash words from families of the deceased and online fans.

    “To be sincere I was online because my phone was the closest thing to me at that point. My mom took away my child so i don’t feed or breastfeed my child with sadness. I only come online to cry away my pains from the hurtful words being thrown at me and feel a little better from some good friends and fans who choose to love me regardless.

    “Whatever I did or posted then was what my mindset was all about. Please help me say a kind prayer for this beautiful soul @uchenancy because she didn’t just help me with the huge financial support but also made sure I’m doing okay till now. I can’t end my 2024 without appreciating you my beautiful hardworking woman @uchenancy may God continue to bless you richly.”

  • Why we did not sue Adanma Luke over Junior Pope’s death – AGN

    Why we did not sue Adanma Luke over Junior Pope’s death – AGN

    The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas has opened up on the reason why the association did not take legal action against Adanma Luke, the producer of the movie that led to the death of Junior Pope Odonwodo.

    It would be recalled that Nollywood actor, Junior Pope and four crew members drowned on April 10 after their boat capsized in a river near Cable Point, Asaba, Delta State, while returning from the movie set, ‘The Other Side of Life’, produced by Adanma Luke.

    The incident caused outrage from the public as it was gathered that life jackets were not provided for the trip.

    Adanma was suspended by the Actor Guilds of Nigeria (AGN), but the ban was recently lifted.

    Speaking in a recent interview on Arise TV, Rollas shed light on the reason behind the AGN’s decision.

    The AGN president disclosed that the contract agreement between Adanma and Pope made it impossible for her to be sued.

    According to Rollas, AGN’s legal adviser had reviewed the contract and advised that the guild did not have the locus standi to sue her.

    The AGN president added that their legal adviser said only Pope’s direct family or wife had grounds to take legal action.

    He said, “You know I was here and I said that we are about to sue. In the course of interacting with our legal adviser, he said that from the contract that Junior Pope signed with the producer, the AGN did not have the locum to sue. He said either the direct family or the wife should sue the producer.”

    Rollas said another factor that limited the AGN’s ability to get involved in the issue was Pope’s membership status with the guild. According to him, the actor had not paid his dues for over a year, making him an inactive member.

    “We are looking at changing a lot of things. We are going to begin licensing actors as part of this restructuring,” he said.

    “This will also address issues like Junior Pope’s case. As of his passing, he had not paid his dues for over a year.”

  • Junior Pope: Adanma Luke begs Nigerians for forgiveness over actor’s death

    Junior Pope: Adanma Luke begs Nigerians for forgiveness over actor’s death

    Nollywood actress cum producer, Adanma Luke has taken to social media to plead with Nigerians following the tragic death of popular Nollywood actor Junior Pope and four other crew members.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) recalls that Nollywood actor Junior Pope and four crew members drowned on April 10 after their boat capsized in a river near Cable Point, Asaba, Delta State, while returning from the movie set, ‘The Other Side of Life’, produced by Adanma Luke.

    The incident sparked outrage from the public as it was gathered that life jackets were not provided for the trip.

    Adanma was then suspended by the Actor Guilds of Nigeria (AGN), but the ban was lifted.

    Despite the movie producer numerous pleadings, Adanma has been subjected to various allegations and insults on social media since the incident as many of the late actor’s fans continue to blame her for his death.

     Today, the movie producer shared a video on her social media page where she disclosed that she is gradually losing her mind over the constant online attacks from Nigerians.

    Calling for prayers, Adanma pleaded with Nigerians to be compassionate towards her, as things have not been easy since the unfortunate incident.

    She said, “I’m sorry this had to happen to me. I’m not God but please you all should put yourself in my shoes. It’s not easy on me and believes me I still need your prayers”

     

  • Adanma Luke reacts as woman accuses her of killing Junior Pope, wishes her baby death

    Adanma Luke reacts as woman accuses her of killing Junior Pope, wishes her baby death

    Nollywood film maker, Adanma Luke has reacted to a woman who accused her of killing her late colleague, Junior Pope.

    It would be recalled that Nollywood actor, Junior Pope and four crew members drowned on April 10 after their boat capsized in a river near Cable Point, Asaba, Delta State, while returning from the movie set, ‘The Other Side of Life’, produced by Adanma Luke.

    The incident caused outrage from the public as it was gathered that life jackets were not provided for the trip.

    Adanma was suspended by the Actor Guilds of Nigeria (AGN), but the ban was recently lifted.

    However, a fan of the late Nollywood actor, continued to send vile messages to the movie producer, urging her to admit to killing the actor and confess her sin.

    Reacting, Adanma laid a curse on the woman, after which declared that she was innocent of the accusations.

    The movie producer, revealed that she have not been working since the late actor’ death and no one asked how she was feeding or taking care of the victims’ families.

    She stated that the woman’s DM gave her the strength to come back on social media as she has nothing to prove to anyone anymore.

    She wrote: “Who is he that saith a thing, and it cometh to pass when the Lord has not commanded it?
    Woman, I am not afraid to die, and I won’t allow you to come for my 6-month-old child who has done nothing to you. I have been insulted and called all manner of names, even by those I was good to, but I still didn’t react. You all want my enemy’s head to go down for you to satisfy your cravings.

    “If I am innocent of all your accusations, may you eat your tears🙏🏾 I have Been off work for months, and no one asked how I was feeding my family or taking care of the victims’ families.

    “This woman’s dm gave me the strength to come back online. I have nothing to prove to you all but believe me, You all gave me the strength I have now, and I honestly don’t give a fuvk no more. Henceforth, enjoy the monster you made of me because I won’t hold back any more. Deleting.”

  • Junior Pope: AGN lifts ban on movie producer, Adanma Luke

    Junior Pope: AGN lifts ban on movie producer, Adanma Luke

    Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), on Saturday lifted the ban on the producer of the ill-fated movie ‘The Other Side of Life’, Adanma Luke, in which Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, and four others died tragically in a boat accident.

    Recall, on April 10, 2024, Junior Pope alongside other crew members drowned in Anam River on their way back from the set of Another Side of Life, a movie produced by Adanma Luke.

    Following the actor’ death, AGN suspended the movie producer, Luke and restricted its members from working with the embattled producer until further notice.

    However, the AGN National Secretary, Abubakar Yakubu In a statement released today August 3, said the lifting of Adanma Luke’s ban were taken during the guild’s National Executive Council meeting.

    The statement reads in part;

    “The National President of the Guild, Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, MON, use this opportunity to announce the lifting of the suspension placed on Adanma Luke, producer of the movie ‘Another Side of Life,’ where star actor Junior Pope and four other crew members lost their lives in Anam river.

    The President also lifted the ban on filming in riverine areas but cautioned members to apply all safety standard measures recommended in the AGN Bylaws.”

  • What I know about Junior Pope’s death – Movie producer, Adanma Luke

    What I know about Junior Pope’s death – Movie producer, Adanma Luke

    Adanma Luke, the producer of the movie late actor Junior Pope was filming before he got involved in boat mishap and died has opened up on what she knows about the death of the actor.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Adanma to have said Junior Pope was given a life jacket to go on the boat ride with but that the actor rejected it.

    The movie producer has been under heavy criticism following the death of the actor and three others after their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from the location of her movie, ‘The Other Side Of Life.’

    The movie producer spoke for the first time after the boat mishap, saying that  Junior Pope was provided with a life jacket but rejected it because it was dirty.

    Speaking in a video message shared via her Instagram account, she said: “My director was on life jacket, Emeka the DOP was also on life jacket. There was still one life jacket available, I don’t know who took it.

    “My producer manager said they saw life jackets hanging and they took them. He said he even asked the late Friday to take one to Junior Pope but Junior Pope said it was dirty so he didn’t take it.

    “Those with life jackets survived the boat mishap. And they also told me that when they were in the water trying to survive, Junior Pope was also there asking, ‘Is everybody okay? Hope everybody is fine?’ They said they even threw a gallon to him to use and hold himself which he was holding but all of a sudden they didn’t see him again.

    “It was when they came out that they noticed that he was no longer there. They said divers came and resuced some of them while other divers were still there trying to rescue others.

    “I said what could have caused this accident? They said they don’t know but TC was standing on the speed boat rigging bell.”

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