April 10, (THEWILL) – Jennifer Awele, the wife of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram on Thursday, to mark the first year of remembrance of his tragic death.
In her heartfelt post, Awele reflected on the pain and grief her family has endured over the past months since the tragic loss of her husband.
She wrote, “It’s been one year of standing in the face of our unimaginable loss, and not a day has gone by without a thought of you. Your love still surrounds us, your laughter echoes in our hearts, and your presence is felt in the quiet moments when we miss you most.”
She talked about how difficult it was to be strong in the face of such intense grief.
“You have no idea how tough it’s been, trying to stay strong for each other even as the world around us seems to have fallen apart. The grief remains heavy, the absence left a void that words can never fill, but through it all, we look up for strength from heaven as a guiding light.”
Awele also described the difficult questions from their children, emphasising how challenging it is to meet their demands and fulfil their father’s promises.
“I still don’t have the right words to respond to Jason and Jaden wanting to know if Daddy will fulfil his promise of taking them to a proper football academy and be present at their first official match. They said, ‘Daddy told them he wouldn’t miss it for anything in the world’. Then the littlest one (J papa, as fondly called by daddy), Jamon, keeps asking when daddy is bringing the big toy car he promised him.”
She expressed her gratitude to everyone who supported them in their time of mourning.
“We appreciate everyone who sympathised with us and stood and still stand by us through our time of grief. Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude for your love and support towards us.”
Awele concluded her tribute by reiterating their family and friends’ love for her late husband and their commitment to keeping his legacy alive.
“To our beloved, you did not only leave us, your family, but so many who loved you and loved your works. It is so difficult and unbelievable to say these words, but still, continue to rest in the bosom of the Almighty. You will always be in our hearts and our thoughts, and your memories and legacy will live on forever.
“Though you’re no longer by our side, you live on in every memory, every smile and every tear. We shall carry you with us always until we meet again. We cannot question God, right? May Your Soul Rest In Perfect Peace, My Love.”
Junior Pope Odonwodo tragically lost his life, alongside four other people, on April 10 2024, in a boat accident on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a movie set.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
