By Peter Onyekachukwu
Nollywood actress and film producer, Allwell Ademola, is dead. She was 43.
The actress reportedly died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after suffering a suspected heart attack at her residence, according to reports by The Nation.
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding the circumstances of her death remained unclear, with the news spreading quietly among friends and colleagues within the Nigerian film industry.
Ademola was a granddaughter of the late Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, a renowned jurist and former Chief Justice of Nigeria, a lineage that placed her among notable Nigerian families.
During her career in Nollywood, she distinguished herself not only as an actress but also as a film producer, contributing to several productions within the industry.
She was also known for mentoring and supporting younger actors, including popular Nollywood star Rotimi Salami, whose career she reportedly influenced.
Her death has triggered renewed conversations around health challenges in the entertainment industry, as colleagues and fans continue to mourn the loss of one of Nollywood’s notable talents.
Tributes are expected to pour in as the industry comes to terms with her sudden passing.

