Allwell Ademola: Nollywood Actress Passes Away at 43, Fans Mourn Her
- Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola has reportedly passed away at the age of 43
- Reports suggest that the actress and producer passed away after suffering cardiac arrest
- The news of her passing has thrown both fans and colleagues into mourning on social media
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into a state of mourning following the sudden passing of actress Allwell Ademola at the age of 43.
News of the actress's death first broke on Saturday, December 27, 2025, when journalist Seun Oloketuyi shared the tragic news on Facebook.
Source: Instagram
The news was initially met with disbelief, with fans rushing to Ademola's social media accounts to verify the reports and pleading for her to respond to comments.
What happened to Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola?
According to reports from Nollywood producer and actor Stanley Ontop and entertainment platform Yoruba Movie Gist, Ademola died from cardiac arrest.
See Stanley Ontop's Instagram post below:
Sources indicate she was rushed to Ancilla Catholic Hospital in Agege, Lagos, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Veteran actress Faithia Williams confirmed the devastating news on social media, posting images of burning candles, alongside crying emojis, and broken hearts while paying tribute to her late colleague.
Other prominent Nollywood figures, including Yemi Solade, have paid tributes to the late actress.
"One of the most challenging activities for me is to post the demise of a younger person. You ran your race well, ALLWELL ADEMOLA - a ROYALTY from my city - Abéòkúta. GONE WAY TOO SOON...SLEEP WELL Ẹ̀gbá Princess."
See the Instagram post below:
Allwell Ademola is the granddaughter of Adetokunbo Ademola, who is the former Chief Justice of Nigeria.
She leaves behind family, friends, and a devoted fan base who continue to express disbelief at her sudden passing.
How fans mourned actress Allwell Ademola
Fans across social media platforms have shared tributes, with many struggling to come to terms with the unexpected loss of the beloved actress.
Below are some of the reactions to her passing, as seen on social media by YEN.com.gh.
rachaelagoi said:
"Aunty Allwell, always 35, how do we bear your loss when you fill the earth with so much light….please turn back, don’t go yet…please😢"
@blingsbyjoycejewelry said:
"In fact, I am teary right now because I love her dearly."
@kelvinjanet918 said:
"I don't even get my body right now, this is so sad."
@agalirita shared:
"What happened to her? See the way I scream Jesus. I am still shaking ooo."
@bukky_ojo said:
"Oh no. Allswell, what happened? This is so hard to take in."
olaitan2397 said:
"Is this real? I'm just coming from Facebook now, where I dey insult one guy that posted it, haaaaaaa."
Source: Instagram
Mercy Johnson defends Regina Daniels against Nwoko
In other Nollywood news, YEN.com.gh reported that Mercy Johnson had spoken up online for her embattled colleague and friend.
Regina Daniels, who was having marital troubles, accused her husband, Ned Nwoko, of having her brother, Sammy West, arrested.
In a reaction on Instagram, Mercy Johnson condemned the arrest of her colleague's brother and called for him to be released from prison.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
