Pope died in April following a boat mishap in Asaba, Delta state, on the River Niger.
Pope’s family revealed last month that the actor’s last ceremonies will take place on May 17.
After the body of Pope landed reached his hometown on Friday morning, Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in Ukehe hosted a burial service.
Zubby Michael, Ruby Ojiakor, Linc Edochie, Queen Wokoma, Chinwe Owoh, and Rita Edochie are among the celebrities who attended the funeral.
As the late actor’s body was brought to the ground in his complex, his friends, family, and coworkers sobbed.
The police and neighbourhood vigilante groups were among the security personnel stationed around the event.
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The actor’s family was assured on April 19 by the Enugu state administration that he would have a “befitting burial.”
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) outlawed taking illegal photos and videos at the Pope’s funeral last week.
Pope is wed to Jennifer Awele, with whom he has three children.
Although he started his career in 2006, he became well-known after starring in the movie “Secret Adventures” in 2007.
In addition, he had appearances in a number of other films, such as “Throne of Tears,” “Always Mine,” “Mad Sex,” “Blood Afair,” “Gbege,” and “No Way Through.”
Pope won the Nigeria Entertainment Factory Awards’ “Most Promising Actor” award in 2010.
