Popular actress Ruby Ojiakor has come under fire for her extended mourning of Junior Pope weeks after the late actor’s wife unfollowed her on social media.
It will be recalled that the actor tragically passed away in a boat accident in Anambra State. Ruby Ojiakor, a close friend and colleague of the deceased, was deeply affected by the news and has been openly grieving since.
Recently, Ojiakor took to her Instagram page to share a photo of herself with the late Junior Pope, captioning it:
“Exactly one month today at UKEHE… Forever in our hearts my Friend and biggest bro ‘AKPA SWAG’ 🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭 IT IS WELL 🙏🙏🙏 HE LIVES ON… 🙌🙌🙌”
While some of her followers offered comfort, others criticized her for what they perceived as excessive mourning, suggesting she was overshadowing the actor’s wife.
Here are some reactions:
– @chizzy_bnation: “Madam, please rest… You don’t miss him more than his wife. Stop all these nonsense, it’s turning into an insult.”
– @bems.hine: “Madam, you nor dey rest. Please respect the wife.”
– @oriretan_honour: “Ruby Ojiakor, it’s unwise how you’re not letting Junior Pope rest in peace with all these clout-chasing videos you’re posting to draw traffic to your media handles. It’s more unwise to be mourning more than his widow. Remember, he wasn’t your husband. This prolonged mourning is becoming unwise. Stop making mourning boring for people. Avoid making fans think there are secrets you’re hiding about your relationship with Junior Pope. Limit reminding emotional people of the past. Think smart. Be wise. Don’t be unwise.”
– @jessyglam_hairline: “Mourning more than the main wife??? Ah, you can do better please.”
– @official_emmanuelson: “All this on top person husband… Mmm…”
– @prince_afunwa_: “Chai, some people will not understand what real and close friendship is all about. Too many memories. Ruby, take heart okay.”
The mixed reactions reflect the tension between public mourning and private grief, highlighting the sensitive nature of expressing sorrow on social media.
