It was an evening heavy with grief as colleagues, family, and admirers gathered for the Service of Songs held in honour of late Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola.
The actress reportedly died of cardiac arrest in December 2026. Videos from the solemn event, shared on Thursday night, January 8, showed an auditorium filled to the brim.
One of the most emotional moments came when actress Biola Bayo stepped forward, her voice breaking as she attempted to speak about her late friend.
She reminded mourners of a truth many often avoid — life’s unpredictability.
“Nobody knows tomorrow, treat your loved ones with love,” she said, wiping her tears.
She revealed that she and Allwell had been unusually close in the months before her passing. According to Biola, the late actress constantly took random videos of their moments together — moments that now feel like treasures.
She added:
“For the first time in my life, I’ve come to appreciate making videos. Allwell was my sister and friend, and I find solace in the fact that I did all I could for her when she was alive.”
Actor Rotimi Salami, who is regarded as the late actress’ best friend, was unable to hold back tears as he recounted how Allwell changed the course of his life.
He revealed that, at a time when he struggled to find his footing in Nollywood’s English-speaking sector, Allwell was the one who believed in him.
“I suffered a lot in the English movie industry, and God used Allwell to give me hope again. She singlehandedly, with the help of God, picked me up, and all my suffering became a thing of the past,” he said.
Rotimi shared that he had cried nonstop for 72 hours, yet the tears could not bring her back. He admitted that though “all isn’t well” emotionally, he was trying to stay strong for his family and fans who had shown immense support.
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