Shock and grief swept through the Nigerian entertainment industry on Saturday after news broke of the sudden death of Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, barely a day after she shared a hopeful prayer video on social media.
As reported by PUNCH, the 43-year-old actress had posted the video on her Instagram page less than 24 hours before her death, showing her singing a soulful prayer about surviving the year.
“In the name of Jesus, I will see the end of this year; this year will not see my end,” the lyrics read.
The clip, originally shared as an end-of-year reflection, has since turned into a digital memorial, with fans, friends and colleagues trooping to her page to express shock, disbelief and sorrow.
Some followers, including fellow actress Kemi Apesin, appealed for her to respond to calls and messages to debunk the reports of her death.
Others focused on the painful irony of her final post, noting that she passed away just days before the start of 2026.
#bun_mmie wrote, “See the song she sang not even up to 24hrs, as if she knew.. Ah God.”
#Iamii_royale wrote, “To think the last song on her last post was ‘I will see the end of this year.”
“It’s barely 24 hours since her last post. My God! What is this life!” Missbehwarjy wrote.
#toyin_moni commented, “I don’t want to believe this oooo …. I commented on your post yesterday evening before going to bed, so it’s not true….. You can’t die. Ha! No, now. How?”
PUNCH Online reports that Ademola was said to have suffered a heart attack at her residence before she was taken to hospital.
Several colleagues in the entertainment industry, including actresses Fathia Balogun, Mide Martins and Bidemi Kosoko, have taken to social media to mourn her and pay glowing tributes to the late actress.
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