Renowned Businessman and friend of the late Junior Pope, Emeka Okonkwo, aka E-Money, has promised to raise and nurture the late actor’s children as his own.
He made this announcement earlier today via his Instagram, handle, stating: “It has been one week since you departed from this world, leaving behind a profound sense of loss that reverberates not only among us but also across Africa and beyond.
“Your presence, as both a friend and a brother, is deeply missed, JP. The weight of your absence bears heavily upon our hearts, yet we draw comfort from the belief that God will grant us the resilience to carry forward and uphold the legacy you’ve entrusted to us.
“We tenderly remember your final words on the boat, ‘Na only me dem born, I get 3 children na me go raise them,’ and we solemnly commit to honoring that vow.
“Your children now find solace in the embrace of the Okonkwo family, and we, as members of that family, pledge to nurture them as you would have wished. Your absence leaves a palpable void, JP and your memory will forever be held dear. Rest peacefully, knowing that you are deeply cherished, and may God’s blessings encompass your soul, your family, and all who hold you in their hearts.”
Recall that Junior Pope along with three others, passed away while on a boat in Anam River, Anambra state where they were shooting a movie The Other Side of Life.
Meanwhile, the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) has suspended one of its members, Adanma Luke, following a boat mishap that resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including actor Junior Pope, during a movie shoot. AMP has established a nine-member committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Adanma Luke has been advised to suspend all work pending the investigation’s report and final decision. The statement expresses sympathy to the bereaved families and calls for calm as investigations proceed.
