On what would have marked Junior Pope’s 45th birthday, his wife, Jennifer Awele, poured out her heart in an emotional Instagram post, honoring the memory of her late husband.
Sharing a touching video of the beloved actor joyfully playing with their children, Jennifer wrote:
“It’s May 7th, 2025, and I’m not celebrating you with my usual birthday surprises… but with a heart that still beats in rhythm with yours.”
She reminisced about a tender moment from 2010, when he first described his birthday as “the last day in the first week of May.” That once-sweet memory now carries the weight of profound sorrow.
Junior Pope tragically passed away on April 10, 2024, in a devastating boat accident while returning from a film shoot. His untimely death sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community and left fans heartbroken.
Jennifer concluded her tribute with a loving message:
“Happy 45th Birthday, our Daddy in Heaven. Keep watching over us, Debonair.”