Allwell Ademola goes home today

The committee for the final rites of late Nollywood actress, writer and producer, Allwell Ademola has announced details of her burial arrangements.

The thespian died on December 27, 2025 at the age of 49 after suffering a heart attack at her residence.

According to the committee, the actress will be laid to rest today, January 9, 2026 at the Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos.

“Guests are expected to appear in white shirts and jeans for the burial on Friday,”the statement from the committee said in part.

Service of Songs and candlelight procession was held yesterday, January 8, 2026 at LTV 8, Ikeja, Lagos. The event was signed off with an Artistes’ Night at the same venue.

After a career as a child actress on television, Ademola began featuring in Nollywood films from 1992, performing in both English and Yoruba.

Aside from screen acting, she also appeared on stage, including at the National Theatre, and released an album in 2006 with the band Allwell and Company.