- According to the family, the actress will be laid to rest on Friday, January 9, at the Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos
- The statement urged guests to adhere strictly to the dress code, noting that white has been chosen as the official colour in honour of the late actress
- Allwell Ademola reportedly passed on December 27 after suffering a cardiac arrest at her residence. She was aged 49
The family of late Nollywood actress, Allwell Ademola, has formally released the programme of events for her final rites, outlining activities leading to her burial.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the burial arrangements were made public in a statement shared by her cousin, actor Muyiwa Ademola, revealing that a service of songs will hold on Thursday, January 8, before a candlelight walk later the same day.
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According to the family, the actress will be laid to rest on Friday, January 9, at the Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos.
Attendees were also informed of a colour theme for the ceremonies. A customised remembrance T-shirt will be distributed at the venue on Thursday, while mourners are expected to appear in white tops and jeans for the burial on Friday.
The statement urged guests to adhere strictly to the dress code, noting that white has been chosen as the official colour in honour of the late actress.
Further details disclosed that Thursday’s activities will begin with a service of songs from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, after which participants will prepare for a candlelight procession scheduled between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. The walk is set to commence from LTV 8, proceed to Oregun Junction, and return to LTV 8.
The evening will conclude with an Artistes’ Night, with proceedings expected to wrap up by 11:00pm.
Allwell Ademola reportedly passed on December 27 after suffering a cardiac arrest at her residence. She was aged 49.
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