Actress Allwell Ademola Laid to Rest in Lagos

Late Nollywood actress, producer and filmmaker Allwell Ademola was laid to rest in Lagos on Friday, as colleagues, friends and family members gathered to bid her a final farewell amid grief and emotional scenes.

Videos from the burial captured solemn moments as her coffin was lowered into the grave, with many in attendance struggling to hold back tears. Actress Liz DaSilva was visibly emotional at the graveside, while fellow actors Rotimi Salami, Biola Adebayo, Saheed Balogun and Kunle Afod were also present for the final rites.

The burial followed a candlelight procession held in her honour on Thursday night, led by actors Fathia Balogun, Femi Adebayo and Iyabo Ojo. The procession came hours after a service of songs organised at LTV8 in Lagos.

The service of songs attracted a large turnout of Nollywood personalities, including Wumi Toriola, Afeez Owo, Faithia Williams, Mr Latin, Odunlade Adekola, Eniola Ajao, Yemi Solade, Bakare Zainab, Foluke Daramola and Jigan Babaoja, among others.

During the service, Rotimi Salami, described by colleagues as one of Ademola’s closest friends, delivered an emotional tribute. He appealed to those she may have offended to forgive her and continue to pray for her soul.

“If there is anyone Allwell offended, directly or indirectly, please forgive her and keep praying for her,” he said. “The best we can do now is to remain united and preserve her legacy, so that all she stood for continues to live on.”

The event also witnessed a moment of reconciliation when Ademola’s brother publicly apologised to actress Iyabo Ojo over comments he made after his sister’s death. Addressing Ojo, he said, “Please ma, don’t be offended. I did not mean to abuse you, and I was not referring to you at all.”

His apology followed a video he shared in December 2025, in which he criticised some Nollywood colleagues for what he described as insincere tributes to the late actress. In response at the time, Iyabo Ojo maintained that she supported Ademola while she was alive, stating that she featured in her films without charge and also offered financial and emotional support.

Allwell Ademola, known for her roles in both Yoruba and English-language films, died on December 27, 2025, after suffering a heart attack at her residence. She was 49 years old.