Nollywood actress Folorunsho Adeola has shared a clip of the moment she honoured her late colleague, Allwell Ademola, at her 40th birthday party.
Kemi Filani reported on December 21st 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.
While celebrating her 40th birthday party two days back, Folorunsho made sure that Allwell was given massive respect.
In a clip posted on her Instagram page, the MC of her birthday party has demanded a moment of silence in honour of the actress. In the clip, the guests at the party were captured standing in silence as they paid their respects to the deceased.
Writing a note to her on her Instagram, Folorunsho said Allwell mattered deeply to her. She said her kindness leaves marks on their hearts, her words still echo, and her memories never fade.
She noted how Allwell loves sincerely, gives genuinely, and shows up in ways many never do. Adekola noted how Allwell was there for her during her early career days and pushed her forward.
The Yoruba actress added that though she is no longer here, she lives in their stories, prayers, and in their quiet moments.
“Dear ENIOBANKE,
You matter deeply.
Your kindness leaves a lasting impression on hearts, your words still echo, and your memories never fade. You love sincerely, you give genuinely, and you show up in ways many never do.
You were there for me in my early career days, always pushing me forward. I show you love while you are here, and I never stop appreciating you. I let you know how much you mean to me, always.
Though you are no longer here in the way I wish, you live on in our stories, in our prayers, and in the quiet moments when we remember you and smile through the tears.
Rest well, my big baby”.
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. Praying for her soul to rest in peace, they stated that details regarding her burial will be communicated in due course.
Rotimi Salami, 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.
Biola Bayo recounted their last moments together, describing the deceased as the happiest soul she had ever met and told the public to wake her up from the nightmare.
Regina Chukwu said she was still in denial and refuses to accept her death. She noted how they were planning the shoot for Aarin’s Sequel together.
Jamiu Azeez had recounted his last moment with Allwell, noting how she was so full of life. According to him, they laughed, played, and had a great deal of fun, and now she is gone. He noted that Allwell was friends with everyone and remembered his last words to her.