Jennifer Odonwodo, the wife of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, has warmed hearts online as she celebrated her mother, Sandra Okpuno, on her birthday.

Taking to her Instagram page, Jennifer shared stunning photos of her mum, drawing attention to their striking resemblance and prompting admiration from fans and followers.

In a heartfelt message, she expressed love, gratitude, and prayers for her mother, asking God to grant her long life, blessings, and the desires of her heart.

She wrote:

“My Mum, y’all.
Happy Birthday, Mama Awele!!!!
God’s answers to all your prayers, Mami.
We love you!”

The birthday post quickly attracted reactions from social media users, many of whom were amazed by how much Jennifer looks like her mother. Several commenters admitted they initially mistook the photos for Jennifer herself before reading the caption.

Some reactions included:

• “She’s so beautiful.”
• “What a striking resemblance — I thought it was you.”
• “This is the original, you are the photocopy.”
• “I had to read the caption again; I thought it was you.”
• “Mummy is so beautiful.”

The post stood out not only as a celebration of motherhood but also as a touching family moment, especially as Jennifer continues to navigate life after the loss of her husband. Fans praised her for honoring her mother and sharing a moment of joy despite past grief.