Jennifer Awele, wife of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, has paid a heartfelt tribute to him as she marked what would have been his 46th birthday on Thursday.
She took to Instagram to reflect on the milestone, sharing photos and video clips of their moments together over the years, including what she described as his last birthday photoshoot in May 2023.
In her emotional message, she expressed how difficult it has been celebrating his birthday without him since his passing:
“It’s The Last Day In The First Week Of May… Happy Posthumous Birthday Manchii(Your Supposed 46th Birthday)
“It’s Your Third Birthday In The Last 16 Years That I Have Zero Surprise Plans For You…Not Because I Cannot Plan,,But Simply Because You Ain’t Here To Scream ; Which Kain Wife Be This??!! 😀 I’m Glad I Never Missed Surprising You On Any Of Your Birthdays…
“Keep Resting Gee!!! First Picture Was Unknowingly Your Last Birthday Photoshoot On Earth (May 2023) The God That Permitted It Would Definitely See Us Through It And Give Us Peace In The Midst Of It….Amen!!!”
Junior Pope passed away in April 2024 after a tragic boat accident on the Anam River in Anambra State. He was returning from a movie shoot titled The Other Side of Life when the incident occurred.
