Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has prayed against untimely death in the industry following the loss of his bestfriend, Allwell Ademola.
Sharing a photo of himself and the deceased, he revealed that it is difficult moving on, but he sure will with the help of everyone out here.
He appreciated everyone who had cared about his well-being, noting how their calls and messages helped a great deal.
Rotimi prayed that they wouldn’t experience such loss again.
“Moving On seems difficult, but I sure will
With the help of everyone out here.
A huge thanks to everyone who cares for my well-being.
Your calls and messages helped a great deal.
May we not experience such loss again.
HAPPY NEW YEAR. BACK TO GRIND”.
Kemi Filani reported on December 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.
On January 8th, Thursday, a Service of Songs and Candlelight service was held for her, and on Friday, January 9th, she was finally laid to rest.
Breaking his silence on her death, Rotimi, who was her best friend, noted how 72 hours of endless tears still can’t bring her back. Rotimi made it known that all wasn’t well at the moment, but for the sake of his family, friends, and the fans who had shown up, and most especially, for his children, he was learning to move on.
On New Year’s Day, Rotimi expressed heartbreak at not being able to celebrate the New Year with her. He revealed that for five consecutive years, he and Allwell had crossed over to the New Year under the same roof, prayed, and made wishes together. Unfortunately, this year was different.
A heartbroken Rotimi shared a sweet moment between him and the actress over the years, saying that if one comes from nothing, one will appreciate everything.
Following her burial, the married actor, had written an appreciation letter to his colleagues, and the entire Nollywood family. He appreciated them for the overwhelming love, support, and solidarity, noting how during their darkest moment, they stood by them.
In an interview, last year, Salami had spilt the beans on his relationship with Allwell. He recalled how she introduced him to Ronke Odusanya and guided him down the path that led to his creation. He noted how people assumed they were dating because of their relationship, which he denied.