Survivor, TC Okafor Opens Up On Boat Accident That Killed Junior Pope (Video)

Nollywood actor TC Okafor has opened up about his miraculous survival and the boat accident that claimed the lives of his colleague, Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope and three others.

In a video shared online, TC Okafor revealed the harrowing details of the incident, highlighting his own fears and instincts that played a crucial role in his survival. Despite his lack of swimming skills and a deep-seated phobia of water, TC Okafor ingeniously improvised by carrying Fanta with him onto the boat and pouring some into the river. This unconventional act served as a lifeline as he clung to the rope that held the boat in place when disaster struck.

The actor revealed that they were a group of 15 individuals on the boat, part of the Adanma Luke movie production titled “The Other Side Of Life.” Shockingly, only two of them were equipped with life jackets, a critical oversight that would prove fatal for some.

TC Okafor said that as Junior Pope filmed a video on the boat, the driver, distracted by the filming, failed to notice an approaching canoe, leading to a collision that sent them plunging into the water. Amidst the chaos and panic, TC Okafor’s quick thinking and resourcefulness allowed him to grasp onto the rope, desperately clinging to it alongside another survivor as they fought for their lives.

Despite emerging from the ordeal alive, TC Okafor bore physical scars from the accident, showcasing a visible scar on his leg as he recounted the traumatic experience.

Watch he speaks in the video below;

The account by TC Okafor open an insight into the accident that took the life of one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actors and also underlines the inherent dangers associated with water travel and the importance of safety precautions, such as life jackets, in preventing tragic accidents.

Read some netizens reactions below;

@nuella.88: “Na wah, ok, so, there is really power underneath the water.. Thank God for your life.”

@queen: “Na you invite those water people. End of story.”

@degoldcloset42: “This guy knows about water. The Fanta drinks said it all.”

@iamtanyagoke: “DOP and Director wore life jackets, but risked the lives of others. That is pathetic.”

@officialperrynicky: “Why did you start ringing bell.”

@olubukolamoyo: “I will saying again before embarking on a movie production, do the spiritual needs. Ask Yoruba industry for spiritual advice.”

@chef_ola_123: “Yes o, this person knows about water very well Fanta drinks means a lot o.”

@_iamfavour_bby: “Nothing created by God can kill me and my family.” @barr._benita: “This guy knows the secret of river that Fanta mentions, hmmm.”

@divanigeriarice: “People don’t know water has power.”

@ugo.logo: “I bi fish for water but I no fit try go enter that kin local boat without good life jacket! Hmmmm water get power! Even inside pool sef power dey! Speaking out of experience!”
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