Jennifer Awele, the wife of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, has taken to Instagram to honour his memory on what would have been his 45th birthday.
Sharing an emotional clip of cherished moments with her late husband and their family, Jennifer expressed her sorrow at being unable to celebrate him with her usual birthday surprises. Instead, she marked the day with heartfelt memories and a deep sense of loss.
Jennifer reminisced about the day they shared their birthdates, revealing the humor and charm that defined her late husband.
In July 2010, You Asked My Birth Date. I Asked For Yours, And You Said The Last Day In The First Week Of May, And I Said 7th? You Said (Smart With A Clap).
It’s May 7th, 2025, And I’m Not Celebrating You With My Different Birthday Surprises (I Doubt I Missed Any), Not With Candles And Cakes, But With Tears And Memories And A Heart That Still Beats In Rhythm With Yours.
Happy 45th Birthday, Our Daddy In Heaven. We Carry Your Love In Everything We Do. Keep Watching Over Us, Debonair.”
Several Nollywood stars like Uche Nnanna, Destiny Etiko, Ebelle Okaro and Kris Asimonye joined Jennifer to honor Junior Pope’s memory:
Junior Pope passed away on April 8th after drowning in the Anam River, Anambra State, alongside other actors returning from a movie set produced by Adanma Luke. The incident drew heavy criticism for the lack of safety protocols provided during the production.
Jennifer had previously marked the one-year remembrance of his passing on April 10th, reflecting on the challenges of navigating life without him.
Not a day has gone by without a thought of him,” she wrote. “It’s been a year of standing in the face of unimaginable loss.”
Jennifer has received unwavering support from friends in the entertainment industry:
May Edochie prayed for strength and divine inspiration to help Jennifer as a single parent.
Empress Njamah also organized a makeover for Jennifer during his remembrance, reminding her it’s okay to grieve but also to embrace healing.
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