The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been plunged into a fresh wave of mourning following a heartbreaking double loss. Actress Lizzy Gold Onuwaje, a former Miss Delta, has announced the devastating death of her father, coming just hours after the news of colleague Allwell Ademola's passing began trending online.
A Daughter's Greatest Fear Realized
Lizzy Gold shared the tragic update on her social media on December 28, 2025, expressing profound devastation. The mother of two revealed that losing her father was the greatest fear she had nursed for a long time. In her emotional post, she identified the deceased as her father, whom she fondly called her gist partner.
She lamented the painful reality of never seeing him again and questioned how she would survive the immense pain. The actress disclosed that her father had been ill for a while and that she had committed significant resources to his treatment. Despite all efforts, including care from colleagues who noted everything possible was done, he passed away. He had reportedly promised to spend the New Year with the family.
Fans and Colleagues Flood with Condolences
The announcement triggered an outpouring of sympathy from fans and fellow industry members. Comments on her Instagram post were filled with prayers and words of comfort for the grieving actress.
Notable reactions from fans included:
- @empresssammy92: "So sorry Queen of YT we will be praying for you and your family."
- @inempeter: "Omg, sending you love, light, strength and healing. May God grant your family the fortitude to bear this huge loss."
- @lincedochie: "Oh noooooooo. So sorry Lizzy, please accept my condolences and may GOD comfort you and your family in this difficult time."
- Colleagues like @ruby_ojiakor and @officialonyinyeokafor also shared their sorrow and prayers for the departed soul.
A Industry Reeling from Sequential Loss
Lizzy Gold's sad news emerged amidst an already somber mood for Nollywood. Her father's death was revealed hours after the online announcement of the death of popular actress Allwell Ademola. It is important to note that while both announcements trended closely, Lizzy Gold's father reportedly passed away earlier.
This period of mourning echoes a recent similar tragedy in the industry. As reported by Legit.ng, actor Nosa Rex was also thrown into mourning after losing his father, which he described as the worst moment of his life.
The consecutive losses have cast a pall over the entertainment community, reminding fans and practitioners of the fragility of life. The industry now rallies to support its members through these profoundly difficult times.
