Family and friends in the Nollywood industry continued to mourn late actor Johnpaul Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, as he marked his first posthumous birthday.
Nollywood actors Nosa Rex, Rachael Okonkwo, and Rita Edochie flocked to social media to pay respect to the late actor, who died in a boat accident on his way back from a movie shoot in Anambra state.
Junior Pope was supposed to turn 44 years old today, May 7th, but he died unexpectedly on April 10th, leaving great scars in the hearts of his fans and family.
Recently, late pope’s family released a new burial arrangement, showing that the actor will be laid to rest in May 17.
Celebrating his posthumous birthday, his friend and colleague, Nosa Rex, known for his explicit movie role, wrote, “Normally we suppose dey celebrate you today . Baba since you never rest. Happy birthday to you”.
Nollywood actress, Rachael Okonkwo pens, “Happy birthday to you regardless….nwannem you will Forever be in our hearts
Oyom May God grant you eternal rest. I wish I can still call u as usual to wish u happy birthday unfortunately it’s no longer possible, I just wish all these stories are prank however I can’t fight God Jee nke oma onyem”.
Stanley Ontop wrote, “First birthday, without your family, Fans and colleagues, it really saddened my heart that we won’t see you no more. Death took you away from us like a thief but in all things we give thanks to God.”
“Posthumous Birthday, swag Nation, Nollywood miss you JP, your fans miss you, your family miss you. How I wish God can give you a second chance.”
“It really breaks my heart to the lowest that we are celebrating your birthday 🎂 today in your absence, you were a great man, always smiling, always i lively, fun to be with.”
“Rest in the bossom of the lord swag nation (who does that)😭💔 Shalom!”
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