Jennifer Awele, widow of actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, has shared an emotional tribute to God and her late husband as their son, Jason, graduated from primary school.
Taking to her Instagram page on Tuesday, Jennifer posted a video compilation capturing moments from the graduation ceremony.
In one clip, Jason is seen dancing joyfully on stage with a classmate. Another part of the video shows the proud mother and actress Empress Njamah surprising Jason with an HP laptop as a graduation gift.
In a heartfelt caption, Jennifer wrote:
“Dear God, thank You for Your son Jason 💙💙💙. Dear God, thank You for being the husband of the widow and the father of the fatherless. Dear God, thank You for always being there and coming through even when we’re losing hope and do not know the right words to say. Dear God, thank You for proving to us that MMADU ABURO CHUKWU… I could go on and on.”
Speaking to her late husband, she added:
“To our father in heaven, I know you’re so proud of us. It was a bittersweet experience on this day because it was a day you actually looked up to. But we carry your love daily in our hearts and your teachings and memories would forever linger. Keep resting in God’s bosom, Jnr Pope Odonwodo. Keep watching over us. We love you always!”
Jennifer also expressed gratitude to everyone who has supported her family since Junior Pope’s passing.
“To everyone that has supported and is still supporting towards raising my kids, I say thank you. We are grateful. Congratulations son… it’s indeed a sweet ending to a greater new beginning! God’s presence all day every day, we pray 🙏.”
Junior Pope, known for his vibrant roles in Nollywood movies, tragically died in April 2024 after drowning in the Anam River while returning from a film location. His death sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry, with tributes pouring in from fans and colleagues.
The actor and Jennifer had three sons together. She has continued to honour his memory through her social media posts and public appearances.
