Jennifer Odonwodo, the widow of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, has publicly expressed her heartfelt gratitude to actress Empress Njamah for standing by her during her most trying times.

Jennifer’s message of appreciation came after one of her sons recently graduated from secondary school. Empress Njamah joined the family at their home to celebrate the milestone and surprised the young graduate with a laptop gift.

Sharing moments from the visit on Instagram, Empress also showered praises on Jennifer for her remarkable strength and resilience. She commended her for working tirelessly to care for her three children and for keeping the family strong despite their loss.

In a deeply emotional note, Jennifer thanked Empress for being a constant source of comfort, for promoting her business to others, and for giving her hope when things felt darkest. She also recalled a touching moment when Empress nearly offered to take an injection for her during a hospital visit — a gesture she said she would never forget.

Jennifer described Empress as “one of a kind,” appreciating her for the laughter, encouragement, and frequent reminders that God’s grace would see her through.

She wrote:

“Amen, amen and amen.
Your type is so rare, Empress.
Thank you for encouraging me at my very lowest.
Thank you for advertising my business to everyone you meet.
Thank you for the hope that everything is fine and will definitely get better.
Thank you for almost taking that injection for me at the hospital last night — even though a newborn baby accepts needles better than you do!
Thank you for the constant laughter and always reminding me how well I’m doing by God’s grace.
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
May God bless your beautiful heart even more and grant all your good desires, Insha Allah!”

She also gave a sweet shout-out to her close friend:

“And to my darling Chi Chi, you begged me not to bring it here, but I have to do it in a subtle way. Should I tag you? Thank you for all you do, my love.”