The family of veteran Nollywood actress, producer, and director Allwell Ademola has announced her burial for Friday, January 9, 2026, at Atan Cemetery in Yaba, Lagos, following her sudden death from a heart attack on December 27, 2025. The 49-year-old granddaughter of Nigeria's first indigenous Chief Justice, Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, passed away at her Lagos residence, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues.
A family statement signed by Adegboyega Adebayo expressed profound grief while submitting to God's will, thanking fans, friends, and industry peers for their prayers and support. Ademola, known for Yoruba and English films plus productions like "False Flag" and "Tiwa's Baggage," mentored talents including Rotimi Salami, who shared raw heartbreak online. Detailed service times and reception will follow, with calls for dignified mourning.
Stars like Faithia Williams ("This hit me so bad"), Mide Martins ("Black Saturday"), and TAMPAN President Bolaji Amusan (Mr. Latin) posted shock and prayers, hailing her creativity and spirit. Bidemi Kosoko rejected early reports in disbelief, while her final Instagram post hours before collapse fueled emotional reflections across Nollywood. The industry gathers strength amid 2025's string of losses including Sanku and Monalisa Stephen.
Ademola's multifaceted career spanned acting, directing, music, and scriptwriting, earning respect as a proud daughter of Ogun State's Ademola lineage tied to Egbaland royalty. Her quiet influence shaped emerging artists, leaving a void as burial plans mobilize Lagos entertainment circles for final honors.