OAP Toolz Slams Man Who Criticized Late Junior Pope’s Widow For “Moving On” After One Year

Nigerian OAP Toolz has defended Late Junior Pope’s widow, Jennifer Awele, after a man criticized her for “moving on” just a year after her husband’s passing.

The debate erupted online following a video that showed Jennifer alongside actress Mercy Johnson, both flaunting their curves in fitted dresses. A social media user reacted, saying: “She’s looking so stunning, casually handling an iPhone 17 Pro Max, and looking like she’s already moved on, barely 1 year after losing her husband and bearing the burden of raising three kid-boys. Dear men, do whatever you can not to die young, especially after newly marrying.”

Toolz quickly responded, calling out the double standard. She wrote: “‘Barely a year’ is actually 20 months. She should lock herself away and mourn forever? When it wouldn’t be unusual in this country for a man to have another wife within the same one year.”

Her response sparked conversations about the societal expectations placed on widows. Many argued that Jennifer’s confidence and presence in public does not negate her grief or the love she had for her late husband. Toolz’s defense highlighted the unfair scrutiny women often face when trying to move forward after loss, especially in contrast to men who can remarry without judgment.

Jennifer continues to honor her late husband while raising their three children, showing that moving forward does not mean forgetting.