As reported, Ademola died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, due to a heart attack, and is survived by her legacy of impactful performances and contributions to Nigerian cinema.
Below are 10 things to know about her:
*. Early Life and Education: Allwell Ademola was born on August 9, 1982, in Lagos, Nigeria, to a royal family in Abeokuta, Ogun State. She is the granddaughter of Nigeria’s first Chief Justice, Adetokunbo Ademola.
*. Career: Ademola started her acting career as a child on NTA’s “Animal Games” in 1986 and officially joined Nollywood in 1992. She is known for her versatility in acting, producing, and directing Yoruba and English films.
*. Music: Ademola is also a talented singer and formed her own band, “Allwell and Company,” in 2002, releasing an album in 2006.
*. Awards and Recognition: She has won several awards, including Best Supporting Actress at the 2016 Best of Nollywood Awards for her role in “Hakunde”.
*. Notable Works: Some of her notable films include “You or I” (2013), “Omo Emi” (2017), and “Ile Wa” (2018).
*. Personal Life: Ademola was engaged to be married, but her fiancé was tragically killed two months before their wedding. She has since remained single.
*. Education: Ademola studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
* Philanthropy: She is involved in charity work and uses her platform to raise awareness about social issues in Nigeria.
*. Legacy: Ademola’s contributions to Nollywood have been significant, and her work continues to inspire and entertain audiences.
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Her final Instagram video, where she sang about seeing the end of the year, became poignant after her death.
