Nollywood actress and producer Adanma Luke has opened up about her feelings on the horrifying incident involving Junior Pope and four crew members while filming “The other side of life” in Asaba, Delta State.
Adanma, the man behind the film’s production, opened up about his deep sadness and acknowledged the tragic outcome. She recounted how she felt responsible for the accident, reflecting on the decisions that led to the heartbreaking incident.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Adanma bared her soul, admitting that she couldn’t shake the guilt of choosing Asaba as a filming location. She shares the moments leading up to the tragedy, including her last-minute change of plans to not join the crew on the boat and the frantic search efforts that followed.
The actress revealed her heartbreak over the disappearance of Junior Pope and other crew members after the boat capsized, leaving her broken. Despite tireless efforts to recover their bodies and support their grieving families, Adanma could not shake off his overwhelming grief.
She shed light on the circumstances surrounding the accident, including the availability of life jackets and the heroic efforts of divers to rescue those in danger. Adanma emphasized its steadfast commitment to the safety of its crew members and expressed deep regret for the devastating turn of events.
In response to the tragedy, the Actors Guild of Nigeria took a proactive step by temporarily banning actors from any movie produced by Adanma Luke. The decision underscores the industry’s concern for safety standards and the urgent need to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
