Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has paid a deeply emotional visit to the graveside of his late colleague Allwell Ademola, honouring what would have been her 50th birthday. The visit, which took place on August 9, 2026, was captured in a video that shows Salami and his crew engaged in worship and prayer, with visible emotion shared by everyone present.
A Heartfelt Tribute at the Graveside
Allwell Ademola died on December 27, 2025, after suffering a heart attack at her home. She was a beloved figure in the Yoruba film industry, and her death left a significant void among colleagues and fans alike. Rotimi Salami travelled to the actress's graveside with his crew to mark the milestone birthday, a gesture that has resonated deeply with the Nollywood community.
In a post shared on his Instagram page alongside a video from the graveside, Rotimi Salami wrote directly to his late colleague, saying the visit was filled with both tears and laughter, and that the group also gave to those in need as part of the commemoration. He wrote: "HAPPY 50th birthday Shuga Boo. SHUGA, WE ARE NOT OKAY… Hope our visit wasn't too short? Yes, we cried, we laughed and gave to the needy. It was fun. I HOPE PEOPLE WATCH YOUR MOVIE 'UNTIL MY LAST BREATH' to peep into your previous world. Now showing on YouTube. Keep resting in peace. All Is Well."
Legacy and Impact Remembered
In a separate post on the same day, Rotimi Salami reflected on the actress's legacy, noting that while she may be gone, her contributions to the industry live on through those she inspired. "Allwell may be dead, but her works will live through us. UNTIL MY LAST BREATH Is her true love life story. Thank you 25k+ viewers. Keep streaming, keep sharing," Rotimi added.
The posts drew an outpouring of grief and support from fans and fellow creatives. Actress Faithia Williams commented: "May her soul continue to rest in peace." Other reactions included: "May your soul continue to rest in perfect peace Mama. We love you," from @roti_nation, and "I cried. Omo rest in peace ma. It's well o…. Thank you for referring me to people without even knowing me ma," from @t_k_voices_akewi.
Nollywood Community in Mourning
This tribute comes on the heels of another loss for the Nollywood community. Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Rotimi Salami mourned the death of actress Tope Osoba with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a photo of her and expressing deep sorrow over losing "another talent and a good heart." His emotional words reflected the pain felt across Nollywood, as he urged colleagues and fans to "just live right" in the face of such loss. Toyin Abraham also joined in grieving, posting tearful Instagram Stories to honour Osoba's memory.
The passing of Allwell Ademola and Tope Osoba within a short period has highlighted the fragility of life and the strong bonds within the Nigerian film industry. As colleagues and fans continue to pay tribute, the legacy of these actresses lives on through their work and the memories they created.
