Jnr Pope: ‘Forgive me, I’m losing my sanity’- Adanma Luke begs Nigerians
“ I’m gradually losing my life. I don’t even know how to call people for a job. Please, Nigerians, forgive me.”
It’s been four months since Nollywood star Junior Pope died in a boat mishap while shooting ‘The Other Side of Life,’ the ill-fated movie by burgeoning filmmaker Adanma Luke.
Expectedly, Ms Luke has experienced a series of life-altering incidents since the unfortunate incident, which claimed the lives of five persons on her movie set.
First, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) suspended her for breaching safety protocols. The police also launched an investigation while filmmakers and actors boycotted her productions.
Before the incident, the 34-year-old producer was known for producing movies such as Iga (Love in Chain) (2020), Narrow Affection (2023), and School Trouble (2014).
Ms Luke’s suspension, which was recently lifted, did little to ease the public outcry and grief. Things got heated on Monday when Ms Luke revealed that she was becoming mentally unstable and sought forgiveness from Nigerians
In an emotional Instagram live video on Monday, the Nollywood producer shared that she could no longer put on a brave face for those still mourning and appealed to Nigerians to consider her side of the situation.
“I don’t have much to say; I’m just here to say I’m sorry,” she said, visibly distressed. “I’m sorry, Nigerians. I’m sorry I took away your loved ones from what people are saying.
“I’m very sad. As much as I try to be strong, I still don’t see myself being strong. I’m so sad that this had to happen on my set. I’m so sad they had to work for me at that time. I’m not God.”
Destined to happen
The 34-year-old producer expressed her regret over the tragedy, explaining that the location had been frequently used for filming without any prior incidents.
“It has been destined to happen. It is meant to happen, but then why me? I never liked the internet or drama, but this puts me out there. A lot of people, a lot of people, have been dragging me. A lot of people have been calling that Adanma don’t talk, let this die down, don’t talk, but I go through a lot. I go through so much. I’m trying to heal, but it’s not coming back. We all love JP (Junior Pope). We all love other people who also lost their lives, my crew members.
“I didn’t do it on purpose. I have been filming at that location, that particular place, for a very long time. Why it had to happen to me is what I don’t know. Every morning, I see myself on the prayer altar asking God, why me? Why me? Why me? Please, Nigerians, I’m sorry—the whole world. We all love JP. We all love JP. I’m sorry.”
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