- Nollywood actress Adanma Luke has made a heartfelt apology for the tragic boat accident that killed five people, including actor Junior Pope, during her movie shoot.
- In an emotional video, she expressed sorrow, regret, and struggles with depression, pleading for forgiveness and understanding from Nigerians.
Nollywood actress and producer, Adanma Luke has made a heartfelt appeal for forgiveness from Nigerians over the tragic boat accident that resulted in the loss of five lives, including actor John Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope.
In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page, Luke expressed her deep sorrow and regret over the incident, while working on her movie titled “The Other Side of Life,” in April.
Adanma, who has been struggling with depression and unable to work since the incident, acknowledged the criticism she has faced online and pleaded for understanding and forgiveness. She explained that she had requested a better location to shoot the movie and was assured by her team that the area was safe, but she was not provided with life jackets for the crew.
The actress also shared her struggles with depression and her inability to reach out to people for jobs since the incident. She emphasized that she is not God and did not intentionally cause the accident, but is still grappling with the consequences.
Adanma Luke’s appeal for forgiveness comes after the movie production ban placed on her by the Actors Guild of Nigeria was lifted.
Sharing the video, she wrote:
“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 believe me i still need your prayers🙏🏾.”
Watch the video below:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_Ix1iAJqME/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Her emotional video has sparked a mix of reactions online, with some people offering support and others still criticizing her.
Reacting, actress Destiny Etiko wrote: “Nnem o, It’s okay pls. I know how depressed u have been 😢 And I honestly feel for u 😭 It’s wasn’t an intentional act and God knows u have done a lot for the deceased families 🙏 It’s well. May the soul of our departed ones. Rest In Peace. Amen 🙏 thanks.”
sasha_itota wrote: “Leave social media for now, get conscious, stop posting every Dem time, people are still grieving, people are still mourning, if u like explain from now till tomorrow, as long as your explanation won’t bring back the dead, they will keep dragging u, JP no be small pikin name, WHO THOSE THAT.”
iamnwamakababy wrote: “You should have stayed off here,u shouldn’t have been postong,you shouldn’t have told the masses u are ready for them,u know masses dont forget easily, just stay sef dear this too will pass.”
official_glory_gee wrote: “Who off junior pop light who na no won talk truth abi I believe junior pop is working on his killers 😂.”
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