Adanma Luke: I contemplated suicide after Jnr Pope’s death due to online backlash

Adanma Luke, the producer of the movie in which late actor Junior Pope was supposed to be featured, has detailed her struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts following the tragic incident.

Pope died on April 10 in a boat accident on the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state. He was on his way to a movie location when the incident occurred.

The accident claimed the lives of four other crew members, leaving the film industry in shock.

In a lengthy Instagram post, the filmmaker described the period after Pope’s death as “very dark”. She revealed that she contemplated suicide due to the overwhelming backlash she received on social media.

The actress also shared that she had to stop breastfeeding her three-month-old baby due to the emotional toll of the situation.

Adanma expressed her gratitude to Uche Nancy, a movie producer who stood by her during the challenging time.

She praised Uche for her emotional support and unwavering encouragement which helped her navigate the difficult period.

“With so much tears in my eyes, after so much pressure and expenses in April I reached out to this beautiful soul @uchenancy and she said Ada, don’t worry I dey for you. Just let me know if there’s more to do and i won’t abandon you. She spoke as if she was me and gave me instances of why i should stay alive and strong,” she wrote.

“It lifted my soul even though I was contemplating suicide at that time and lost interest in whatever was happening and just needed to exit this world because it was indeed a very dark period for me. I had to stop breastfeeding in less than 3 months due so much sadness in my heart, depression, calls and hash words from families of the deceased and online fans.

“To be sincere I was online because my phone was the closest thing to me at that point. My mom took away my child so i don’t feed or breastfeed my child with sadness. I only come online to cry away my pains from the hurtful words being thrown at me and feel a little better from some good friends and fans who choose to love me regardless.

“Whatever I did or posted then was what my mindset was all about. Please help me say a kind prayer for this beautiful soul @uchenancy because she didn’t just help me with the huge financial support but also made sure I’m doing okay till now. I can’t end my 2024 without appreciating you my beautiful hardworking woman @uchenancy may God continue to bless you richly.”

 

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Following Pope’s demise, Adanma was suspended, sparking controversy and debate within the film industry. Many questioned why the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) did not take legal action against her.