‘This is different’ – Jim Iyke mourns Junior Pope

• Expressing sadness over the death of Junior Pope, Jim Iyke stated that he is no stranger to devastating loss but that loosing his colleague, hits differently
• He noted that he can’t question God but his heart is so heavy with so many questions.

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke recently shared his heartfelt grief over the passing of his colleague, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, affectionately known as Junior Pope.

Junior Pope along with three others lost their lives after their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a film location.

Jim Iyke, in reaction , expressed that this particular tragedy has left a different kind of pain, he stated that even though he refrains from questioning God’s will, his heart remains burdened with countless unanswerable queries.

Taking to his Instagram page, Jim Iyke penned an emotional message:

“Dear God, I am not a stranger to devastating loss. I will not dare question your will, but my heart is weighed down by so many unanswered questions. Words fail me.

To the giver and taker of life, I surrender. Yet, this loss feels different—like shattered pieces of a puzzle I can’t comprehend.

Rest with God, JP. Rest, my dear brother.”

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Earlier today, actress Ini Edo reacted to the news of the actor’s death, stating that Junior Pope didn’t have to sacrifice his life .

Ini Edo, a prominent Nollywood actress and producer expressed her grief and frustration on Instagram.

She wrote:

“Jnr Pope did not have to sacrifice his life for Nollywood to realize the need for a long and much-needed regulatory structure that would safeguard entire productions. Yes, everyone is a producer now, and all are guilty of negligence to some extent. This has to stop. Junior Pope’s sacrifice is one too many, and it must count for something. The system needs a total overhaul with practical rules and regulations that cater to everyone, especially in cases of emergencies. I will never understand why the good ones leave us so soon. Rest in peace, brother. This loss cuts deeply.”