A video depicting Nigerian actor Junior Pope aboard a boat shortly before his reported demise has elicited profound sadness among viewers.
In the footage, Pope is seen conversing with the boat captain, urging him to reduce speed. He later shared the video on his social media platform with a poignant caption:
"See me lamenting… The risks we take to entertain you; crossing River Niger yesterday with no life jacket… Unbelievable… Who does that?" he questioned.



In the video, the actor passionately explains to the captain that he is his parents' only child and a father responsible for raising his children.
"I have three children, who will care for them? Please, dear Jesus, what is happening? Don't accelerate. Witness the risks we endure to entertain you. Live and direct on River Niger," he implored.
He continued, "I plead with the captain; I am my parents' only child, and I have three sons to raise. Please, reduce the speed."