- Per the norms, a Thanksgiving service was recently held for the late Nollywood actor Junior Pope following his burial.
- A video showed Junior Pope’s mother warmly posing for photos with his wife and three sons, a heartwarming gesture that touched many.
- While Junior Pope’s wife and kids wore white, his mother donned a black outfit.
- The video subsequently amassed a variety of comments online regarding the cordial display by Junior Pope’s mom.
Nollywood actor, John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, was buried on May 17, 2024, in Enugu.
A Thanksgiving mass was subsequently held after the funeral.
A recently surfaced video shows the late Junior Pope’s mother with his wife, Jennifer Awele, and their three sons donned in their respective attires for the Thanksgiving service.
Despite rumours of Junior Pope and his wife having marital issues, leading to an omission from his initial burial poster, the new video presented a different narrative.
Junior Pope’s mother, dressed in black alongside a headgear, was seen with Jennifer, who wore a plain white dress and headscarf, and her three sons.
Watch the video below:
The video captured a touching moment where Junior Pope’s mother gathered with Jennifer and the children for photographs. Jennifer stood beside her mother-in-law, gently resting one hand on her back, while their sons stood in front. The family appeared at ease in each other’s company, dispelling rumours of discord.
The clip of Junior Pope’s mother interacting warmly with Jennifer and her grandchildren quickly went viral on social media, sparking numerous comments from netizens. Many expressed relief and happiness at seeing the family getting along, appreciating the display of unity and affection during such a difficult time.
One @jewelrybyucee wrote: “I love this honestly. Woe betide to anyone or group of people trying to bring disunity to this family by false rumour and allegation.”
baretaokhiria wrote: “Papa mohbad come see ooo.”
blessed6935 wrote: “They are trying so hard to destroy the poor widow but God pass them.”
MAMA D FOR LIFE wrote: “I love what am seeing here, J P you are now a spirit and you see what the living can’t see so please watch over your family.”