Jennifer Awele, the wife of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope has honored the one-year anniversary of his passing with a heartfelt message shared on Instagram.
In her touching tribute, Jennifer reflected on the emotional journey of the past year, navigating grief while trying to remain strong for their three sons: Jason, Jaden, and Jamon. She described the pain of facing each day without her husband and the challenge of comforting their children when they ask questions she struggles to answer.
She captioned: “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.
“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, Jamon, fondly called J Papa by Daddy keeps asking when Daddy is bringing the big toy car he promised him.”
”Though you’re no longer by our side, you live on in every memory, every smile, and every tear. We shall carry you with us always until we meet again. May your soul rest in perfect peace, my love.”
Junior Pope tragically passed away on April 8, 2024, after a fatal boat accident on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a film shoot. His sudden death sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community and beyond.
As tributes continue to pour in, colleagues like May Edochie have remembered the late actor for his warmth, charisma, and devotion to his family. Many have taken to social media to pray for continued strength for Jennifer and their children.
