In the wake of a tragic boat mishap that claimed the life of Nollywood star John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, fellow actor T.C. Okafor has emerged as a survivor with a harrowing tale of escape.
Okafor recounted his brush with death, crediting an unconventional set of rituals involving Fanta soda and money for his miraculous survival. In a viral video, Okafor revealed the circumstances leading up to the accident, attributing it to the inexperience of the boat's helmsman and inadequate safety measures.
Amidst the chaos of the capsizing boat, Okafor invoked a ritual of pouring Fanta into the river and tossing money and snacks as offerings to the river gods, seeking their protection. Despite skepticism from others, including Junior Pope, Okafor persisted in his unconventional practices, believing they would ensure safe passage. Tragically, Junior Pope did not survive the accident, highlighting the severity of the ordeal.
Meanwhile, the search for three missing individuals continues, prompting the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to suspend the producer of the ill-fated film indefinitely. The incident has also spurred investigations by authorities, with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Anambra State Police Command probing the cause of the mishap and assessing potential criminal liability.
As the Nollywood community mourns the loss of Junior Pope and grapples with the aftermath of the tragedy, Okafor's survival tale serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
