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Nollywood actress and producer Princess Allwell Ademola has passed away, leaving the Nigerian film industry in mourning.
Initial reports circulating on December 27, 2025, indicated that Princess Allwell had suffered a heart attack at her residence before being rushed to the hospital. However, her family later issued an official statement confirming her death.
In a statement signed by Adegboyega Adebayo on behalf of the Ademola family, it was confirmed that the actress died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 43.
“With heavy hearts and total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Princess Allwell Ademola,” the statement read. The family added that burial arrangements would be announced at a later date.
The statement described Princess Allwell as a proud daughter of the Ademola family of Ogun State and a great-granddaughter of the Alake of Egba Land. The family also expressed gratitude to colleagues, friends, and well-wishers across the world for their prayers and messages of condolence, describing the support as a source of strength during the difficult time.
Following the confirmation of her death, tributes poured in from fans, especially as the actress had shared a social media video just hours earlier, praying to witness the end of the year.
Allwell Ademola was a versatile and accomplished figure in Nigeria’s creative industry, with a career spanning film, theatre, television and music. Born and raised in Lagos, she built a multifaceted career as an actress, filmmaker, movie director, scriptwriter and musician.
Her journey into acting began in 1985 when a talent scout known as Uncle Wole visited her school to recruit children for animal games on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). At the time, Allwell was the head of her school’s Cultural and Dramatic Society, which contributed to her selection.
She later appeared in the iconic NTA children’s programme Tales by Moonlight, which brought her wider recognition. In 1993, she joined stage productions at the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) at the National Theatre, Lagos, and went on to perform at venues including the MUSON Centre, Apapa Club and the Royalty of the Black Theatre Movement (ROTBM) from 1995.
Her first film experience saw her working alongside respected industry veterans such as Prince Jide Kosoko, Edith Jane Azu, HRH Wole Amele, and theatre practitioners including Cliff Igwe, known for productions like The Draught Promise and The Killer Priest.
