Amilo faced significant criticism for what many deemed as an insensitive act, showcasing the lifeless form of Junior Pope on social media. Amidst the backlash, Amilo clarified that his intentions were not to seek attention but rather to share condolences.

Junior Pope tragically passed away in a boating accident alongside three others while returning from a film shoot on the Anam River in Anambra State.

The incident has sparked conversations about social media etiquette and sensitivity in times of tragedy within the entertainment industry.