- Grief, Tributes as Nollywood Lays Actress, Filmmaker Allwell Ademola to Rest
- Actress Liz DaSilva was visibly moved at the graveside
- Rotimi Salami described by colleagues as one of Ademola’s closest friends
Nollywood on Friday gathered in Lagos to bid a final farewell to actress, producer and filmmaker Allwell Ademola, who was laid to rest amid grief and emotional scenes from colleagues, friends and family members.
Eko Hot Blog reports that videos from the burial captured sombre moments as Ademola’s remains were lowered into the grave, with several actors struggling to contain their emotions.
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Actress Liz DaSilva was visibly moved at the graveside, while Rotimi Salami, Biola Adebayo, Saheed Balogun and Kunle Afod were among those present for the final rites.
The burial came a day after a candlelight procession held in her honour on Thursday night. The procession was led by Fathia Balogun, Femi Adebayo and Iyabo Ojo, and followed a service of songs organised at LTV8 in Lagos.
The service of songs drew 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 event, Rotimi Salami, described by colleagues as one of Ademola’s closest friends, delivered an emotional tribute. He appealed to anyone the late actress may have offended to forgive her and continue to pray for her soul, urging colleagues to remain united in preserving her legacy.
The service of songs 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 he did not intend to insult or target her, adding that his earlier remarks were misunderstood.
The apology followed a video shared by Ademola’s brother in December 2025, in which he criticised some Nollywood colleagues over what he described as insincere tributes and lack of support for the late actress during her lifetime.
At the time, Iyabo Ojo countered the claims, stating that she had supported Ademola financially, emotionally and professionally, including featuring in her films without charge.
Allwell Ademola, who featured 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.
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