The Nigerian entertainment industry has been rocked by new allegations from actress Esther Nwachukwu concerning the late actor Junior Odonwodo, known professionally as Junior Pope.
Nwachukwu has made controversial statements about Pope’s marital life and criticized his widow’s behavior following his death on April 10, 2024.
In a candid interview with Saturday Beats, Nwachukwu claimed to have dated Pope in the past and alleged that he had confided in her about marital troubles.
She stated, “When Junior Pope was alive, the wife never gave him peace. She disturbed him a lot.” Nwachukwu even mentioned having Pope’s name tattooed on her body as evidence of their past relationship.
The actress also suggested that Pope’s social media presence didn’t reflect his private struggles. “He would be going through a lot, but would still come on social media to post (pictures and videos of) his family,” she said, noting a change in his posting habits from December 2023.
Nwachukwu’s criticism extended to Pope’s widow’s behavior after his death. She argued that the widow should have observed a longer mourning period, suggesting that societal norms would expect six months to a year of mourning. “A grieving wife wouldn’t have come out barely two months after the death of her husband,” Nwachukwu stated, questioning the sincerity of the widow’s public appearances.
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Shebi this idiot will be providing for Jnr Pope’s wife and children during the 6months to a year mourning. She should have locked herself up and be mourning for years while her children die of hunger. Stupid people everywhere