Zubby Michael Responds to Critics Over Junior Pope’s Death

Popular Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael, has finally responded to critics who have been questioning his silence following the tragic death of his colleague, Junior Pope, in a boat accident.

Amidst the outpouring of condolences and tributes from the entertainment industry, Zubby Michael had remained silent, leading to speculation and criticism regarding his relationship with the late actor.

Some, like actress Angela Okorie, have even accused Zubby Michael of being an envious actor.

In response to the uproar, Zubby Michael took to his social media page to address the issue. He urged people to “rest,” emphasizing that expressing condolences is not just about posting on social media.

“Make Una rest. No be by posting,” he wrote, sharing a video of himself shipping furniture for his home.

The actor’s response has elicited mixed reactions from fans and followers. Some have defended his right to mourn privately, while others criticized him for not publicly expressing his condolences.

One user, mecedo24_kingsley, commented, “If u have spoken with JP family at least let ur fans know u shouldn’t be feeling too hard bro na human u be! Show some humanity.”

Another, starbest_rcn1, praised Zubby Michael, saying, “African Biggest Actor no be guy name.”

Meanwhile, uzi.jnr10 suggested that Zubby Michael and Junior Pope may have had some internal issues, stating, “Bro you’re one of the Goats of the v industry and one of my fav.

But you’re capping for sure, you had an internal beef with that niigggga.”

As the entertainment community continues to mourn the loss of Junior Pope, the debate over Zubby Michael’s response highlights the complexities of public mourning and the expectations placed on celebrities in the digital age.