Jennifer, the wife of late Nigerian filmmaker Junior Pope, has taken to Instagram to mark what would have been his 45th birthday.
In a heartfelt post, she shared a touching video alongside a deeply emotional message, reminiscing about their early conversations and expressing the pain of his absence.
She wrote, “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….
“I Had A Lot In Mind To Type But At This Point,,Words Fail Me. Happy 45th Birthday Our Daddy In Heaven…We Carry Your Love In Everything We Do…Keep Watching Over Us Debonair…”
Junior Pope, whose real name was John Paul Odonwodo, was a talented and versatile actor who had made a significant impact on the Nollywood industry.
In April 2024, Pope died in a boat accident on the River Niger in Anambra State while traveling to Asaba, Nigeria, to shoot a movie. Three crew members also lost their lives in the incident.
Initially, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) declared him alive after videos circulated online showing him on the boat and villagers attempting to revive him. However, he was later officially announced dead.