Jnr Pope's Death Anniversary: Rita Edochie Shares Emotional Post, Location Video With Late Actor

• Rita Edochie has joined her colleagues in marking the death anniversary of the late actor, Junior Pope, in an emotional post online
• In her message, she shared a video they both recorded when the actor was still alive as she spoke glowingly about their relationship
• Fans were teary while they remembered the actor in the comment section and comforted Edochie over her post

Nollywood actress Rita Edochie took a walk down memory lane as she marked the first anniversary of the death of her colleague, whom she fondly referred to as her dear son, Junior Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.

The father of three had died in a boat accident in 2024 while on his way to a movie location in the riverine area.

In a lengthy Instagram post, Edochie described the agony of losing a child, expressing that the tragic incident still felt as though it happened only yesterday.

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The movie star said her heart was shattered into pieces as she recalled the day Jnr Pope died.

She pointed out that no parent deserves the pain of losing a child. She added that the tears she had shed over the past year were enough to fill an ocean.

Rita Edochie further said tears kept on coming after she remembered the memories they created, the vibrant life he lived and the laughter they shared.

Rita Edochie shares video of Jnr Pope

Also in the post, Edochie wished she could turn back the hand of time and bring Jnr Pope back to life again.

The actress, known for supporting May Edochie, prayed that God would comfort Jnr Pope's wife and children.

She shared how much she loved the actor and what he meant to her. Rita Edochie also shared a video they recorded at a movie location before his death.

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In the clip, they both shared a playful kiss as they had fun together at the film location.

Edochie also mentioned that Junior Pope would continue to live in her heart, as she wished him eternal rest in peace.

See Edochie's post here:

How fans reacted to Rita Edochie's video

Netizens reacted to the video shared by the actress about her junior colleague, Jnr Pope. Here are some comments below:

@promzy_glamz reacted:

“Chai, forever in our heart."

@ndubuisiahaiwe171 commented:

"So painful ma'am."

@firstdiamondmuah shared:

" Nwoke Oma, this trully deep."

@okemadumary stated:

"Chaii, keep resting in the bossom of the Lord. Swag nation."

@eziogoihe shared:

"May his soul continue to rest in peace Amen."

@cee4real wrote:

"Hmm this life. Rest on Jp."

May Edochie celebrates Rita Edochie

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that May Edochie excited many over a post she made about Rita Edochie.

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Rita had marked her birthday and May created AI-generated images of the actress to celebrate her.

In her post, she offered prayers for the actress, describing her as full of energy and affectionately calling her sweet names on her special day. Fans of the actress also joined in to celebrate and congratulate her on her birthday.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng