Nollywood Actor Zubby Michael Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Junior Pope, Expresses Grief Despite Criticism

Controversial Nollywood actor Zubby Michael expressed grief for his late colleague, Junior Pope, following criticism from fans and colleagues. In a new Instagram post, he shared a photo of the deceased actor, stating that it was difficult to say goodbye. Michael, who has faced backlash over his casual social media response to Pope's passing, claimed that he was in competition with others in the industry, undermining relationships in his pursuit of excellence, according to his colleague, Angela Okorie. In the new post, Michael simply captioned the image, "R.I.P Nwanne #ZM #A1 #doings #nawedeyhere #blessup," expressing admiration for the deceased actor. Online reactions to Michael's new response are mixed, with some commending him for finally acknowledging Pope's passing, and others questioning why he didn't explicitly express regret for his previous behavior.