Yul Edochie and Junior Pope
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has claimed that his late colleague, Junior Pope, betrayed him on multiple occasions despite his unwavering support during the late actor’s times of need.
Yul Edochie’s allegation has sparked conversations in Nollywood. He shared his grievances on his Instagram story, explaining why he chose not to attend Junior Pope’s burial in Enugu State on Friday.
According to him, he deliberately waited until after the burial to disclose the reasons behind his absence and silence. “I didn’t want to say anything till after his burial. I know many asked why I wasn’t there. Why I haven’t said anything about it since,” Edochie wrote.
“I took him like a brother and good friend. I was there for him when he needed me. But he stabbed me in the back repeatedly. That’s life!” he added.
The actor promised to reveal the full story soon, hinting at lessons to be learned from his experience. “I’ll drop the full details soon so others can learn from it. Be careful what you wish people, it could come to you,” he added.
Junior Pope tragically passed away on April 10, 2024, alongside three others, after their boat capsised on the Anam River in Anambra State while they were returning from a film location.
The news of his death was a significant loss to the Nollywood industry, which has been mourning the untimely passing of the beloved actor.
Edochie’s claims have added a new twist to the grief surrounding Junior Pope’s death, leaving many in the industry and among fans eager to hear the full details of the alleged betrayal.