The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following reports of the sudden death of Nollywood actress and producer, Allwell Ademola.
According to unconfirmed reports, the 43-year-old actress was rushed to Ancilla Hospital in Agege, Lagos, in the early hours of Saturday, December 27, 2025, where she was confirmed dead. Preliminary information suggests that she may have suffered a heart attack at her residence, though this has not yet been officially confirmed.
The news of her death was made public by her colleague, popular actress Faithia Williams, who shared a grief-stricken post on Instagram, sparking widespread reactions across social media.
Earlier on Friday, Ademola had reportedly shared a video on social media with the caption, “I’ll see the end of this year,” a post that has since drawn emotional responses from fans and colleagues in light of her reported passing.
Allwell Ademola was a respected figure in both Yoruba and English-language Nollywood, where she worked as an actress, director, and producer. Beyond her contributions to film, she was also notable for her distinguished lineage as a granddaughter of the late Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Following the reports, tributes have poured in from across the entertainment industry, with colleagues and fans remembering her as a talented creative, a dedicated professional, and a warm presence in the industry.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement has been released by her family or management, and details surrounding her death remain sketchy.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
