Tributes have continued to pour in over the sudden death of actress and film producer, Allwell Ademola, who passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025,
Aged 43, Allwell Ademola was said to have suffered a suspected heart attack at her residence before being rushed to Ancilla Hospital in Agege, Lagos, where she was later confirmed dead.
Ademola, a respected figure in the Nigerian film industry, was known for her work both in front of and behind the camera.
Over the years, she featured in and produced several notable films, helping to nurture the careers of many emerging actors, including Rotimi Salami.
Veteran actress Faithia Williams said she was shocked by the announcement of the death of the actress.
Writing on social media, she said, “Haaaa. This hit me so bad. Eniobanke.”
Damola Olatunji, an actor, described life as a mirage in his tribute.
In the same vein, Bidemi Kosoko reacted with disbelief, pleading for the news not to be true.
Ademola was also known for her distinguished lineage, being the granddaughter of the late Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, a revered Nigerian jurist and former Chief Justice of Nigeria.
As condolences continue to pour in from colleagues, industry stakeholders and fans, many have highlighted her contributions to Nollywood and the legacy she leaves behind.
At the time of filing this report, details surrounding funeral arrangements and official family statements were yet to be released.
Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.
Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.
He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.
Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).
He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.
He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.
Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.
