Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has written an appreciation letter to his colleagues, Guilds, associations and the entire Nollywood family.
In his letter, he appreciated them for the overwhelming love, support, and solidarity shown to them during the burial of Allwell Ademola.
He noted how during their darkest moment, they stood by them – not just as professionals in the same industry, but as a true family.
“Appreciation Letter
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Guilds, Associations, and the Entire Nollywood Family,
With a heart still heavy, yet deeply grateful, I write this letter to appreciate every one of you for the overwhelming love, support, and solidarity shown to us during the burial rites of our beloved colleague, Late Allwell Ademola.
In our darkest moment, you stood by us—not just as professionals in the same industry, but as a true family. From your presence, calls, messages, prayers, financial support, logistics, and quiet strength behind the scenes, you carried us when words failed and when grief felt unbearable.
Nollywood showed up in unity, compassion, and honour. You reminded us that beyond cameras, scripts, and sets, we share something deeper: humanity, love, and brotherhood. The dignity with which Allwell was laid to rest reflects the respect and value you all held for her life, her craft, and her impact.
We do not take any gesture for granted. Every effort, no matter how small it may have seemed to you, meant the world to us. You turned our tears into moments of strength and ensured that Allwell’s final journey was filled with honour, light, and love.
May God reward you all abundantly, replenish every resource spent, and grant us long life so we will not gather in tears over one another again. May Allwell’s soul continue to rest in perfect peace, and may her legacy live on through the unity and kindness we witnessed from you all.
From the depths of our hearts, thank you, Nollywood.
Your love will never be forgotten.
With profound gratitude,
Rotimi Salami”.
Kemi Filani reported on 27th that the actress had passed away after suffering a heart attack at her residence. The sad news was confirmed by colleagues of the deceased via their respective social media. The likes of Damola Olatunji, Mr Latin, Faithia Williams, and Bidemi Kosoko were the first to mourn her.
In an official family announcement, Allwell’s family revealed that the actress was 49 years old and expressed appreciation for the overwhelming love, prayers, and messages of condolences from her colleagues, friends, and well-wishers.
Last week, Thursday, a Service of Songs and Candlelight service was held for her, and on Friday, she was finally laid to rest.
Spotted at the event were Wumi Toriola, Afeez Owo, Kunle Afod, Faithia Williams, Biola Bayo, Mr Latin, Odunlade Adekola, Jayeola Monje, Toyin Alausa, Regina Chukwu, Eniola Ajao, Yemi Solade, Saidi Balogun, Bakare Zainab, Tawa Ajisefinni, Semilore Pweety, Rotimi Salami, Fausat Balogun, Foluke Daramola, Jigan Babaoja and a host of others.