Nollywood actress Rechael Okonkwo is marking the 2nd remembrance of her late colleague and friend, Junior Pope.
In an emotional note to him, she said losing him was one of the hardest things life has ever handed her and everyone around him. She noted how it has been two years already, yet a single day hasn’t passed without him on her mind.
Rechael revealed that Pope wasn’t just her brother; he was her light, strength, and a beautiful soul who made life warmer just by being in it. She noted how the late actor lived with kindness, love, and a heart so pure.
“Oyom
My kind brother
NSK’s first son
Two years today, and not a single day has passed without you on my mind.
Losing you was one of the hardest things life has ever handed me, and everyone around you. Oyom, you were not just my brother; you were a light, a strength, a beautiful soul who made life warmer just by being in it.
You lived with kindness, love, and a heart so pure, and that’s how I choose to remember you always.
Though you’re no longer here with us, your presence is still felt
Keep resting in peace, my brother. Till we meet again”.
Refreshing your memory, Junior Pope and others lost their lives last year, after drowning at Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a movie set.
On his first remembrance, his wife, Jennifer celebrated his one-year remembrance. She noted that it’s been a year of standing in the face of unimaginable loss, and not a day has gone by without a thought of him. She said her late husband had no idea how tough it had been trying to stay strong for each other as the world around them fell apart.
Joining her, Yul Edochie’s estranged wife, May Edochie, prayed that he would continue to rest in peace and that God would continue to protect his family. She noted how tough it is for a husband and wīfe to raise a family, let alone a single parent. In a message to his wife, she stated that God remains her strength and prayed that He inspires her to resume her business.
Last year, while celebrating his son’s 5th birthday, Empress Njamah expressed sadness that his father wasn’t there to mark the special day. However, she was assured that he was watching over him above, beaming with pride.
When the news of Pope’s death made headlines, Destiny Etiko expressed hope that he was truly loved where he was. She vowed that he would never be forgotten and as long as she lives, she and others will carry him within their hearts.
Also making a promise, Nigerian billionaire businessman, E-Money had pledged to nurture the late actor’s children as he recalled the actor’s last word on the boat.
Regina Daniels shared a collage of videos of the actor, stating that the late actor’s nugget comfort would be that he left a world filled with love and support for the ones closest to his heart.
Veteran actress Rita Edochie refused to celebrate her birthday, dedicating it in memory of Junior Pope. She noted how the late actor never missed her birthdays and would always call her, send her messages, post her pictures online, and more.
Alex Ekubo wrote a heartfelt note, revealing that the tragedy left him in shock as it coincided with his birthday. He claimed that he hasn’t been able to attend any event or function properly since then, as he can only imagine the unbearable pain and utter confusion of the families of the victims.
