17th April, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Nigerian tycoon Emeka Okonkwo, famously known as E-money, has committed to caring for the three sons of late actor Jnr Pope who died recently in a boat accident in Anambra State.
The actor lost his life in the boating mishap while returning from a film shoot.
Prior to the accident, Junior Pope recorded a video urging the boat operator to proceed cautiously and reduce speed, expressing concern as he was the sole caretaker for his sons.
Regrettably, he did not survive the accident, leaving behind a wife and three young boys.
Taking to Instagram, E-money pledged to provide for Junior Pope’s children, declaring them his own responsibility and promising to treat them as his own sons.
In his message, E-money reflected on the week since Junior Pope’s departure, acknowledging the huge loss felt not only by those close to him but by many across Africa.
He recalled Junior Pope’s final words on the boat, solemnly committing to honor his vow to care for his children.
The Okonkwo family now embraces Junior Pope’s children, promising to nurture them as he would have wished.
“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. The weight of your absence bears heavily upon our hearts, yet we draw comfort from the belief that God will grant us the resilience to carry forward and uphold the legacy you’ve entrusted to us. We tenderly remember your final words on the boat, “NA ONLY ME DEM BORN I GET 3 CHILDREN NA ME GO RAISE THEM,” and we solemnly commit to honoring that vow. Your children now find solace in the embrace of the Okonkwo family, and we, as members of that family, pledge to nurture them as you would have wished. Your absence leaves a palpable void, JP, and your memory will forever be held dear. Rest peacefully, knowing that you are deeply cherished, and may God’s blessings encompass your soul, your family, and all who hold you in their hearts. ”
E-money’s gesture drew widespread praise on social media for his kindness toward the grieving family.