Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, has shared an emotional tribute to Junior Pope after his sudden demise. The actor alongside some crew members, lost their lives tragically by drowning after the boat in which they were in capsized in the Anam River on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Since then, several fans and colleagues have taken to social media to mourn the late actor and to also play the ‘blame game’. In fact, some celebrities have used the opportunity to make money by monetizing the loss while there are those that have been clout-chasing right from the moment the sad news broke.
However, there are still many genuine ones who loved Junior Pope from their hearts. His “Nkoli Nwa Nsukka” movie co-star Rachael Okonkwo is one of them. She admitted that her colleague’s sudden demise as well as those who lost their lives have left a bruise in her heart. Sharing a photo of the “A Chance to Love” actor, she wrote:
“Nwannem
Oyom
NSK first son
My own legend brother
You will forever be missed ,
Your sudden demise and that of other hardworking souls left a bruise in my heart 💔I hoped and prayed for unbelievable miracle 😭😭😭😭 but unfortunately I have to accept the sad reality 💔💔💔💔
you fought like a lion oyom , your legacy will live on and
You’ll forever be remembered
Jee nke oma 💔😭😭😭
May your soul rest in peace 🙏🏻😭”.
There were reactions.
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smileleaz_: ‘This post pain me pass. U don remember una legendary movie “Nkoli Nwa Nsuka”😢😢😢’.
ivory_presh: “One thing that scares me is knowing that u will never see that person ever again in this life😭😭😭😭asides pics or dreams💔💔💔life is scary”.
nenyenwarosita: “NKOLI NWA NSUKKA! The movie you people acted together made me to always look forward to his movies. May God rest his soul and that of others.”
leelee_haan: “This man loved his wife and family so very much. God console them for us”.
mercinzissa: “Been waiting for you to post about it ,because you were fam to him.Sad reality, is that I now believe.Rest in peace SwagNation.
emelieprosper: “Chaii (oyom) I know how close you both are buh it’s well we can’t question God 😢😢💔”.
obyleejumok: “Yet to Recover from my mum’s death who passed away on her birthday 4th March and a Dr Sis Joy Okpanku from Absu accident tragedy, now this, Kai💔💔💔💔💔…. I know you will be broken @rechaelokonkwo 🫂”.
the5kfashionstore: “May God give his family and all loved ones the fortitude to bear this great loss💔💔”.
doraohakwe: “😭😭😭😭😭 Still very hard to accept, as a young wife n mother, I’m just trying to imagine the state of his family especially his wife kai😭😭😭😭”.
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