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Jnr Pope’s Father, Ozor Luke Odonwodo, Passes Away a Year After Actor’s Tragic Death

  • Ozor Luke Odonwodo, who was the father of the deceased Nollywood star Jnr Pope, passed away in May 2025 in his 80s, nearly one year following his son’s death.
  • Junior Pope lost his life on April 10, 2024, when a boat he was on capsized while traveling to a film set on the River Niger near Asaba in Delta State; the tragedy also resulted in the deaths of four other crew members.
  • Jennifer Awele, Jnr Pope's widow, confirmed Ozor Luke's death and shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, expressing deep sorrow over the family's back-to-back losses.
  • Jennifer described Ozor Luke as a devoted father who sacrificed much, lived well, and prioritized his loved ones, while praying for strength to endure the grief.
  • The Odonwodo family continues to grieve both losses, relying on scripture promises of resurrection to find hope amid their profound sorrow.
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Blackbox Nigeria broke the news in on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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