Actor John Dumelo’s decision to decline a canoe ride during a movie shoot has resurfaced on social media platforms.
The resurgence of this topic comes in the wake of the tragic death of Nigerian actor Junior Pope and several others in a canoe accident.
In the circulating video, Dumelo, accompanied by fellow actors Lil Win, Adjetey Anang, the late Bernard Nyarko, and Don Little, is seen on a boat during filming.
However, Dumelo expresses concerns about safety measures, particularly the absence of life jackets, and refuses to proceed with the ride despite encouragement from his colleagues.
Following the tragic death of Nigerian actor Junior Pope during a filming incident in Asaba, Delta State capital, on Wednesday, April 10, John Dumelo’s video resurfaced on social media platforms.
According to reports from Vanguard Nigeria, Junior Pope passed away after a boat trip went awry, resulting in the capsizing of the vessel and the drowning of Junior Pope and two other yet-to-be-identified actors.
This incident has sparked widespread concerns among social media users regarding the safety of actors on movie sets. Below are some of the comments expressing these concerns.