The family of Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola has officially confirmed her passing, days after reports first surfaced that she died on Saturday night, December 27, 2025.
A formal announcement was made public through her colleague and friend, Rotimi Salami, who shared the family’s statement clarifying key details surrounding her death. According to the family, the late actress was 49 years old at the time she passed away.
This confirmation followed earlier reports within the entertainment industry that had wrongly stated she was 43 and had suffered a heart attack before being taken to the hospital.
In the statement, the family expressed heartfelt appreciation to those who have reached out with prayers, condolences, and messages of support, noting that the show of love has brought comfort during a painful time.
The statement, signed by Adegboyega Adebayo on behalf of the family, described Ademola as a gifted creative whose work and passion left a lasting impression on many.
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It read: “On Behalf of the Ademola family, with heavy hearts and total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing of our beloved sister, mother, and aunt, Princess Allwell Ademola, who departed this life on Saturday, the 27th day of December, 2025, at the age of 49.
“Princess Allwell Ademola, a proud daughter of the great Ademola Family of Ogun State (Great-granddaughter of ALAKE of Egba land), who was a gifted and passionate creative. From childhood until her passing, she distinguished herself as a thespian, actor, singer, and filmmaker, touching many lives through her art, talent, and unwavering dedication to the creative industry.
“The Ademola family sincerely appreciates the overwhelming love, prayers, and messages of condolence from her colleagues, friends, and well-wishers across the world during this difficult time. Your support has been a great source of strength to us.
“May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace, and may God grant us all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“Further details regarding burial arrangements will be communicated in due course. Signed, Adegboyega Adebayo, For the Ademola family.”
The family included that burial arrangements and related announcements would be shared at a later time.