Nollywood star Uche Ogbodo has come to the defense of producer Adanma Luke, who has been facing criticism following the tragic deaths of actor Junior Pope and three others on the set of her movie.
The incident occurred when their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from filming ‘The Other Side of Life.’ Many have blamed Luke for not providing life jackets, calling her “careless.”
However, Ogbodo took to Instagram to support Luke, stating that she is not a careless producer and that mistakes can happen even on Hollywood sets. She shared a photo of Luke, praising her as a strong and kind-hearted woman.
Despite some warnings from fans to stay out of the controversy, Ogbodo stood by her defense of Luke, emphasizing that everyone makes mistakes.
The tragic event has sparked a debate on safety measures in the Nollywood industry, with calls for stricter regulations to prevent such incidents in the future.
As the investigation into the accident continues, the film community mourns the loss of Junior Pope and the others, while also reflecting on the importance of ensuring the safety of cast and crew on set.
