The family of the late Nollywood actress, Allwell Ademola, has announced details of her burial arrangements following her death on December 27, 2025.
Ademola, who was 49, reportedly passed away after suffering a heart attack at her residence, a development that sent shockwaves through the Nigerian film industry and triggered an outpouring of grief from colleagues, friends, and fans.
According to a statement shared online by fellow actor Rotimi Salami, a service of songs will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2026. The programme will be followed by a candlelight procession in her honour, as colleagues and admirers gather to celebrate her life and career.
Her remains will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 9, at Atan Cemetery.
Salami also disclosed the dress code for attendees, urging mourners to appear in white attire. According to him, participants are expected to wear a white shirt paired with jeans on the day of the burial, while customised T-shirts will be made available at the venue on Thursday.
“While on Friday for the burial, you can come wearing a white shirt with jeans. Colour code is white. Thank you, everyone,” Salami wrote in the post announcing the arrangements.
Ademola’s death has been met with widespread tributes across the Yoruba film industry, with notable actors and filmmakers expressing shock and sorrow. Among the first to publicly mourn her were Damola Olatunji, Mr Latin, Faithia Williams, and Bidemi Kosoko, all of whom paid glowing tributes to her professionalism and warmth.
In a brief message, the family thanked colleagues, friends, and well-wishers for the overwhelming show of love, prayers, and condolences since her passing, while appealing for continued prayers for the peaceful repose of her soul.