Tragedy: Allwell Ademola passes away at 43

Popular Nigerian actress and film producer, Allwell Ademola, has died at the age of 43.

Reports indicate that the filmmaker passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after suffering a heart attack at her residence. News of her death spread quietly among friends and colleagues, throwing the Nigerian film industry into mourning.

Allwell Ademola was the granddaughter of the late Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, renowned Nigerian jurist and former Chief Justice of Nigeria.

During her career, she produced several notable films and was instrumental in nurturing emerging talents in the industry. Among those whose careers she helped shape is actor Rotimi Salami.

Her sudden passing has sparked widespread grief within Nollywood, with many colleagues remembering her as a passionate filmmaker whose contributions left a lasting impact on the industry.