The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is in mourning following the tragic and sudden death of beloved actress and filmmaker, Princess Allwell Ademola. Her family has officially broken their silence, confirming the devastating news in a public statement.
Family Confirms Tragic Loss
In a move to address the swirling rumours, the Ademola family released an official statement to confirm the actress's passing. The statement, shared by her friend and colleague Rotimi Salami, revealed that Princess Allwell Ademola passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The family expressed their profound grief, describing their hearts as heavy with sorrow.
According to the family's account, the talented actress was 49 years old at the time of her unexpected death. While initial reports from colleagues suggested a heart attack at her residence, the family's statement focused on their loss and gratitude for the support received.
Industry Colleagues and Fans React
The news of Allwell Ademola's death first reverberated through social media as her heartbroken peers began to pay tribute. Notable Nollywood figures including Damola Olatunji, Mr Latin, Faithia Williams, and Bidemi Kosoko were among the first to publicly express their shock and condolences.
The family's statement extended heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming flood of love, prayers, and condolence messages from her colleagues, friends, and countless supporters across the nation and beyond.
A Life Marked by Love and Loss
The actress's untimely death brings a poignant focus to a personal tragedy she carried for years. Just last month, Allwell Ademola had shared an emotional tribute to her late boyfriend, expressing how deeply she still missed him and believed he would be proud of her life's work.
In a past interview, she revealed a heartbreaking chapter of her life: she had planned to marry in 2005, but her fiancé was tragically shot and killed while on a phone call with her. This traumatic event left her emotionally devastated for two years and significantly influenced her subsequent decision to remain unmarried.
Fans and netizens have flooded social media with tributes. User @tinuadeoyekan wrote, "Please take heart, sis. I know how close you both are... All is well." while @olaife_waheed expressed disbelief, "Ha? I still find it difficult to believe." Others, like @bigaunty4real, offered prayers of comfort, simply stating, "IT IS WELL Sis. May her soul rest in peace."
The passing of Allwell Ademola represents another painful loss for Nollywood, coming after the industry recently mourned veteran filmmaker Charles Granville, who died in September 2023 after a protracted illness.
