- Jennifer Awele Odonwodo commemorates the second anniversary of her husband Junior Pope’s death.
- She shared an emotional Instagram post detailing the moment she learned of his passing.
- The tragic news came on April 10, 2024, when she was informed that the boat he was on had capsized.
On the second anniversary of Nollywood actor Junior Pope’s death, his wife, Jennifer Awele Odonwodo, has shared a deeply emotional account of the moment she learned of his passing.
In a long Instagram post, Jennifer recounted how her world shattered on April 10, 2024, when she received a call informing her that the boat her husband was on had capsized. She explained that her hands began to shake immediately, but she initially held on to the hope that it was not real and might have been a prank.
She said she rushed to the scene, where she was met with a large crowd and the heartbreaking sight of a black Hilux carrying her husband’s lifeless body.
“I screamed JESUSSSSS, which I’m sure heaven heard the echo,” she wrote.
Jennifer revealed that the shock took a serious toll on her health, as her blood pressure rose above 210 that night, leading to her being admitted to the hospital. She added that she struggled to accept the reality of his death, especially recalling how he had asked her the night before to keep his jollof rice warm.
“I tried so hard to cry, but my tear glands failed me,” she said, noting that she remained in denial for a long time and even held onto hope until the moment pallbearers brought in his casket with loud cannon sounds.
She admitted that the past two years have been extremely painful, though she remains grateful to God for strength and sustenance.
The mother of two said she is doing her best to hold things together for their children while believing her husband is also watching over them from heaven.
“Johnpaul Obumneme Odonwodo, God is taking care of your children and I… We miss you so much. Continue to rest peacefully in God’s bosom, Swag King,” she wrote in her tribute.
Junior Pope, fondly remembered for his energy and talent in Nollywood, continues to live on in the hearts of his family, colleagues, and fans.
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Read some comments below:
@shuga__ivy:”I still remember this day vividly two years ago, I recently got my phone newly and was still setting up my account, it was Sallah break so I didn’t go to work that day! I remember seeing the news on the blogs and that day was a roller coaster for everyone. Rest in Peace Junior Pope. Jenny God will continue to strengthen you, for you to be able to write this is a sign that time is healing gradually but can’t healing forever. Be strong.”
@seerahlove_:”One of the celebrities that his death still hurts till date. Rest well🕊️.”
@iam_ifeomajovita:”I have never felt bad about a strangers death like this before, I still cry whenever I see his picture 😢😢.”
@olanma_anca:”When they said he came alive, I prayed so hard ehhh with tears in my eyes that he survived I was happy when I heard he was alive . Then another news , it took me time to believe he really was no more. Then how him wife wan come feel. Chaiii.”
@phionahnam:”Ohhh God 2 years already, JPs death is what most of us will never accept fully.”
@the_joy_gurl:”Omo this guy’s death is still so unreal to me..very heartbreaking 💔.”
@wealthiest_gg:”This guy death pain me wetin no good ehnn. Till now sef.”
@rita_idowu:”Chai this guy’s death pain me to the bone😢 it is well.”
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