Nollywood actress Ruby Ojiakor has returned to social media after a month of absence following the death of her close friend, Junior Pope.
On her Instagram page, she shared a video of her and the actor throughout the years and expressed that she had questioned her faith for the first time in her life.
Ruby disclosed that she is devastated, in pain, and angry, and she prayed for justice for his killers.
She described Junior Pope as a brother and her hero, and expressed her deep sorrow over his loss.
“For the first time in my life” I questioned my Maker (GOD)
SHATTERED
PAINED
BITTER.
To everyone that k!led you emotionally
To everyone that k!lled you mentally
To everyone that k!lled you spiritually
And to those they used to execute it physically, Will never go unpunished.
AKPA SWAG” My brother from another mother like I fondly called you” Even though you kept saying we’re from same womb” my own blood.
U’re forever my HERO.
But I’m broken”.
Numerous people flooded her comment section to express their sympathy, acknowledging her as a genuine friend of the deceased actor.
Uche Ogbodo commented, “We love you Rubby. Be strong, POPE is resting with the Lord”.
Toyin Abraham commented, “It is well my love. I know you are broken but pls he fine for us. We love you”.
Rita Edochie commented, “It is well”.
BBNaija Queen commented, “This is so painful to watch. It’s well. Take heart Ruby”.
Nina Ivy commented, “This life Sha”.
And, Lotus Bun commented, “A true friend”.
Jane Mena commented, “Such a genuine friendship. I’m so sorry Ruby. May God comfort you in these trying times and heal your soul, Amen”.
Also, I Am Princess Francess commented, “A friend like Ruby is what everyone needs. Ruby take heart, it’s well and God knows the best Nnem”.
Wakadaily reported that Junior Pope tragically lost his life by drowning in the Anam River in Anambra State on April 8th.
He was returning from a movie set at the time. A week ago, the actor was laid to rest in his hometown of Ukehe, Enugu State.
Many celebrities attended his funeral, including Destiny Etiko, KCee, E-Money, Zubby Michael, Benson Okonkwo, Chinwe Owoh, Rita Edochie, Uche Nnanna, Queen Wokoma, Ruby Ojiakor, and more.
After his burial, numerous people took to social media to say their final goodbyes.
Rita Edochie expressed her grief and promised not to cry anymore, stating that Junior Pope will always live on and his memories will remain in their hearts.
Empress Njamah shared her trauma, as both Junior Pope and her late friend, Ada Ameh, were full of life but were taken away by death.
Patience Ozokwo wrote a note of appreciation to Nollywood, acknowledging the large number of people who gathered to pay their respects to the late actor.
