The Nollywood community continued to mourn the passing of actor Johnpaul Obumneme Odonwodo, famously known as Junior Pope, as he commemorated his first posthumous birthday.
Close friends and colleagues, including Nosa Rex, Rachael Okonkwo, and Rita Edochie, took to social media to pay tribute to the late actor, who tragically lost his life in a boat accident while returning from a movie shoot in Anambra state.
Junior Pope was set to celebrate his 44th birthday on May 7th, but his untimely demise on April 10th left a profound void in the hearts of his fans and loved ones. His family recently announced new burial arrangements, scheduling his interment for May 17th.
In heartfelt messages, Nosa Rex expressed, “Normally, we should be celebrating you today, but Baba, since you haven’t rested, Happy birthday to you.”
Rachael Okonkwo penned, “Regardless, happy birthday to you… You will forever be in our hearts. May God grant you eternal rest.”
Others, like Stanley Ontop, reminisced, “This is the first birthday without your presence, and it saddens my heart that we won’t see you anymore.”
Each tribute echoed the sentiment of loss and longing for Junior Pope’s infectious spirit and presence.
As the Nollywood community and fans continue to mourn his passing, they fondly remember Junior Pope’s lively personality and remarkable impact on their lives and the industry.
