Late Nollywood Actor Junior Pope’s Father Is Dead
The Odonwodo family has been thrown into mourning once again, as Ozor Luke Odonwodo, father of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, has passed away. His death comes just a year after the tragic loss of his son, who died in a boat accident in April 2024 while returning from a movie location in Anambra State.
Junior Pope’s widow, Jenifer Awele Odonwodo, broke the news on Instagram on Wednesday. She shared her heartbreak, recalling that she had visited her father-in-law in Enugu just a few weeks before his death, never imagining it would be their final time together.
Jenifer, who has been vocal about her grief since her husband’s passing, described the late Ozor Luke as a man who truly loved and accepted her. She said he lived a long, fulfilling life as an octogenarian, made sacrifices for his family, and enjoyed the rewards of his efforts in his later years.
She expressed how much his love meant to her, and though the family is grieving deeply, they are holding on to their faith and the hope of resurrection as promised in the scriptures.
Sharing her pain, she wrote, “Barely One Month Ago, I Was With You In Enugu… Some Days Later,, Reme (My Mother In Love) Called, Asked How I And Her Boys Are Doing And Further Went To Say That Her Husband Has Gone To Meet My Husband, 1 Screamed But Had To Quickly Pull Myself Together As She Started Crying After I Screamed.
“One man that genuinely loved me. He passed as an octogenarian who lived a good life, paid his dues, sacrificed a lot for his family and loved ones, and happily reaped the fruits of his labour.
“Reme, Nwanyiomam, this is actually a lot within one year but I pray God gives you and us all the strength we need to keep pushing no matter how hard it seems.
“Adieu father and son… You are sorely missed but we hold onto the resurrection promises in John 5:28,29 and Acts 24:15.”
It’s been an incredibly tough year for the Odonwodos, and many have continued to pour out love and prayers for Jenifer and the children as they endure another heartbreaking loss.
Reacting to Jennifer’s post, actress Destiny Etiko wrote: “Chai. Take heart my woman.”
Actress Nzube Onyia wrote: “The Lord is your strength, Jay dear.”
May his soul rest in peace.
By Ezinne Okorie.