Jnr Pope’s Father, Ozor Luke Odonwodo, Passes Away a Year After Actor’s Tragic Death
- Ozor Luke Odonwodo, who was the father of the deceased Nollywood star Jnr Pope, passed away in May 2025 in his 80s, nearly one year following his son’s death.
- Junior Pope lost his life on April 10, 2024, when a boat he was on capsized while traveling to a film set on the River Niger near Asaba in Delta State; the tragedy also resulted in the deaths of four other crew members.
- Jennifer Awele, Jnr Pope's widow, confirmed Ozor Luke's death and shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, expressing deep sorrow over the family's back-to-back losses.
- Jennifer described Ozor Luke as a devoted father who sacrificed much, lived well, and prioritized his loved ones, while praying for strength to endure the grief.
- The Odonwodo family continues to grieve both losses, relying on scripture promises of resurrection to find hope amid their profound sorrow.
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The father of Junior Pope, Ozor Luke Odonwodo, has died one year after the actor passed away. Junior Pope’s wife, Jennifer Awele, in an Instagram post, disclosed that her father-in-law died in his 80s. She described octogenarian as a caring and devoted father figure who lived a “good life”, prioritised his loved ones and eventually enjoyed […] The post Junior Pope’s father is dead appeared first on News360 Info - Breaking News, Nigerian News an…
Junior Pope’s father passes away a year after son’s tragic death
Ozor Luke Odonwodo, the father of late Nigerian actor Junior Pope, has died one year after his son’s tragic passing in April 2024. The news was shared by the actor’s widow, Jennifer Awele in an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Jennifer shared a heartfelt tribute to her late father-in-law, describing him as a man who genuinely loved her and his family, and made sacrifices for his loved ones. She praised him for living life as …
“It’s a Lot Within a Year”: Junior Pope’s Wife Laments, Mourns After Losing Her Father-in-Law - OloriSuperGal
Jennifer Awele, wife of the late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, is once again in mourning following the death of her father-in-law, Ozor Luke Odonwodo. Still grieving her husband’s tragic passing that was not up to a year, Jennifer expressed her heartbreak on social media. READ ALSO: “Jr Pope Would’ve Being Very Happy”: Reactions As Ruby Ojiakor Gets Engaged, Clip Trends Jennifer, whose husband died while on a movie set tour, said: “Barely One Mo…
Junior Pope’s father is dead - Media Talk Africa
The father of Junior Pope, Ozor Luke Odonwodo, has died one year after the actor passed away. Junior Pope’s wife, Jennifer Awele, in an Instagram post, disclosed that her father-in-law died in his 80s. She described octogenarian as a caring and devoted father figure who lived a “good life”, prioritised his ...
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