Sonia Ighalo, the former wife of popular Nigerian footballer Jude Ighalo, has made a shocking claim about Nollywood actor Junior Pope, who recently passed away. In a post shared on her Instagram, Sonia accused Junior Pope of tormenting her and criticized the ‘quack Asaba producer’—a term netizens believe refers to Adanma Luke—as one of her ex-husband’s alleged side chicks during his time in China.
The socialite, who has been publicly vocal about her past marriage to Ighalo, commented on the fleeting nature of life in her emotional post. She referenced her past social media outburst with her ex-husband, during which she had saved all of Ighalo’s hurtful words about her for “future reference.” Sonia reflected on the futility of life and how she had been storing these painful memories, which were now coming back to her following Pope’s death. “THE NEWS OF THIS YOUNG MAN’S DEATH IS DEVASTATING,” she wrote, expressing regret that the actor, whom she described as a tormentor, was no longer alive.
Sonia’s post included a message about the transient nature of life, underscoring the importance of living with kindness. “THIS THING CALLED LIFE! THOUGH AM AWARE THAT SOME SO-CALLED EDO CELEBS PUSHED THE AGENDA,” she said, though it was unclear who she was referring to. She continued, “REST EASY, MAN MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOU.” Despite her criticisms, Sonia conveyed a sense of compassion for the actor’s passing.
In her Instagram message, Sonia also revealed that the “quack Asaba producer” mentioned in her post had allegedly been one of Ighalo’s side chicks while he was playing football in China. The identity of the producer, believed to be Adanma Luke, had been a subject of speculation among netizens for some time. Sonia described how the individual ran a boutique, further adding details to the claim.
Addressing the hurtful memories of her marriage, Sonia added, “Like carry matter wey no concern you for head,” implying that some people had inserted themselves into her personal life, contributing to the drama surrounding her marriage to Ighalo. Her post painted a picture of the emotional strain and turmoil she experienced during that period.
