But he attended your wedding – Esther Nwachukwu calls out Freddie Leonard for not attending Jnr Pope’s burial

• Nollywood actress, Esther Nwachukwu has dragged Frederick Leonard for not attending Junior Pope’s funeral or offering condolences after his passing.
• Esther expressed disappointment and hurt, noting that Junior Pope had attended Frederick’s wedding in 2022.
• She accused Frederick of jealousy, noting that he felt threatened by Junior Pope’s success.

Nollywood actress, Esther Nwachukwu has publicly criticized her colleague, Frederick Leonard, for his apparent lack of support and condolence following the passing of their colleague, Junior Pope.

In a video shared on her Instagram page, Esther expressed her disappointment and hurt over Frederick’s absence from Junior Pope’s funeral and his failure to publicly mourn or offer sympathy to the deceased’s family.

Esther highlighted the fact that Junior Pope and his wife had attended Frederick’s wedding to Peggy Ovire in 2022, demonstrating their support and friendship.

However, Frederick did not reciprocate this kindness when Junior Pope passed away. Esther accused Frederick of jealousy, suggesting that he felt threatened by Junior Pope’s success and talent.

In her words:

“I am calling out Frederick Leonard. I want to know when Junior Pope was alive, he and his wife attended Frederick Leonard’s wedding with happiness. Now, Junior Pope is dead, Frederick didn’t attend his burial, nor did he sympathise with his family or post.

You see, Frederick Leonard isn’t who you all really think he is. That guy’s mind is filled with jealousy. As they saw that Junior Pope was outshining them, jealousy set in.”

See the video below:

In another report, Nollywood actress, Esther Nwachukwu tackled Junior Pope’s wife, Jennifer Awele’s decision to resume work as an event planner a few months after the passing of her husband, Junior Pope.

Jennifer had planned a birthday party for Regina Daniels’ sons in Abuja, which Regina publicly appreciated.

Esther Nwachukwu questioned Jennifer’s decision to take on work outside her home so soon after her husband’s passing.

She affirmed that Jennifer should focus on mourning her husband for a significant period, rather than engaging in business activities or socializing. Esther mentioned that Jennifer’s financial needs are already met due to contributions from supporters, implying that she does not need to work for financial reasons.

The video triggered many reactions from netizens who questioned how she wants Junior Pope’s wife to feed herself and her children if she suspends work.