The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actress and producer, Allwell Ademola.
9news Nigeria said Ademola died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 43.
Although details surrounding her death remained sketchy ad of press time, reports suggested she suffered a heart attack at her residence.
As of the time of filing this report, the news of her passing was being discussed quietly among her friends and colleagues in the industry, with many still to come to terms with the sudden loss.
Allwell Ademola, a granddaughter of the late Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, the highly respected Nigerian jurist and former Chief Justice, carved a niche for herself in Nollywood as both an actress and a producer.
Over the years, she had produced several films and was credited with contributing to the growth of the careers of a number of actors, including Rotimi Salami.
