Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, a prominent businessman and socialite, has pledged to assume responsibility for the children of the late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope.
According to reports from the Abuja City Journal, Junior Pope and three others tragically lost their lives in a boating accident on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a movie shoot.
Mourning the loss of the talented actor, E-Money revealed that Junior Pope’s final words expressed his deep commitment to providing for his three sons.
In a heartfelt tribute shared on his Instagram page, E-Money reflected on the profound sense of loss following Junior Pope’s passing. He expressed the family’s determination to honor the late actor’s wish by caring for his children.
E-Money’s post read: “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.”
Recalling Junior Pope’s last words on the boat, E-Money reiterated the late actor’s commitment to raising his children and vowed to fulfill that promise. He assured that the Okonkwo family would embrace Junior Pope’s children, pledging to nurture them as their own.
Junior Pope’s absence has left a significant void, but E-Money and his family intend to honor his memory and provide support to his children during this difficult time. The tribute concluded with heartfelt wishes for Junior Pope’s soul and blessings for his family.