By Olaitan Ibrahim
The wife of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope recently mourned her late husband on his 1st year remembrance.
Late Junior Pope’s wife Jennifer did this in a message posted on her Instagram page. The message posted was accompanied with a family picture of her and her three sons with a huge portrait of her late husband Junior Pope’s behind them.
Jennifer, in her heartfelt message spoke about her grief.
“It’s been one year of standing in the face of our unimaginable loss, and not a day has gone by without a thought of you. Your love still surrounds us, your laughter echoes in our hearts, and your presence is felt in the quiet moments when we miss you most.”
The widow also spoke on some of the challenges she has faced and how hard it has been to remain strong despite grieving.
“You have no idea how tough it’s been, trying to stay strong for each other even as the world around us seems to be falling apart. The grief remains heavy, the absence left a void that words can never fill, but through it all, we look up for strength from heaven as a guiding light.”she wrote.
“I still don’t have the right words to respond to Jason and Jaden wanting to know if Daddy will fulfill his promise of taking them to a proper football academy and be present at their first official match. They said, ‘Daddy told them he wouldn’t miss it for anything in the world.’ Then the littlest one (J papa as fondly called by daddy) Jamon, keeps asking when daddy is bringing the big toy car he promised him.” She said while expressing her sorrow.
She also appreciated all those who have supported her during this period.
“We appreciate everyone who sympathized with us and stood and still stand by us through our time of grief. Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude for your love and support towards us.”
Junior Pope Odonwodo died in a boat accident on his way from filming a movie in Anambra state on the 10th of April 2024. The accident killed 5 people including Junior Pope which caused mourning in the Nollywood industry.