Nollywood just got hit with a brutal loss out of nowhere. Popular Yoruba actress and filmmaker Allwell Ademola died at 43 after a heart attack at her Lagos home. She was taken to Ancilla Hospital in the Agege area but could not be saved. The news blew up on social media, sparking massive grief across the Nigerian film industry.
Filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi first hinted at it online before tributes poured in. Veteran actress Faithia Williams confirmed the death on her Instagram, expressing total shock. Actors like Damola Olatunji and Bidemi Kosoko posted devastated reactions, with Kosoko refusing to believe it. Actress Mide Martins called it a black day for Nollywood on her Facebook page.
Ademola was a major talent from Lagos State, with roots in a royal Abeokuta family. Her grandfather was Justice Adetokunbo Ademola, the nation's first Chief Justice. She started as a kid on the NTA show Animal Games with Uncle Wole. She built a respected career as a versatile performer, director, and writer in the Yoruba film scene, leaving a huge hole in the industry.
Filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi first hinted at it online before tributes poured in. Veteran actress Faithia Williams confirmed the death on her Instagram, expressing total shock. Actors like Damola Olatunji and Bidemi Kosoko posted devastated reactions, with Kosoko refusing to believe it. Actress Mide Martins called it a black day for Nollywood on her Facebook page.
Ademola was a major talent from Lagos State, with roots in a royal Abeokuta family. Her grandfather was Justice Adetokunbo Ademola, the nation's first Chief Justice. She started as a kid on the NTA show Animal Games with Uncle Wole. She built a respected career as a versatile performer, director, and writer in the Yoruba film scene, leaving a huge hole in the industry.
