In the wake of actor Junior Pope's tragic death, a crew member has spoken out, sparking concerns about the safety practices on Nollywood film sets. The crew member's comments have ignited a wave of reactions from Nigerians, ranging from disbelief to alarm over the industry's alleged nefarious practices.
"They confirmed he's still alive and nah herbalist come your head as the solution or reviving strategy," one user, @OGBENI_BAMBAM, posted, criticizing the crew member's suggestion of using traditional rituals to revive the deceased actor.
Others questioned the details surrounding Pope's death, with @TofAbegunde asking, "But I don't understand o, this 'they they', were u not there when the whole thing happened? Why didn't u suggest [a] hospital?"
The incident has reignited longstanding concerns about the lack of safety measures and professionalism on some Nollywood productions. As @pbo348 noted, "You go shoot film for water. With nobody who is a trained first aider. Nollywood Una dey try."
The tragedy has left the industry and the public reeling, with many calling for greater accountability and improved safety protocols to prevent such devastating losses in the future. The death of Junior Pope has undoubtedly shone a spotlight on the pressing need for reform in Nigeria's thriving film industry.
