Entertainers, Actors, Actresses and filmmakers in the Nollywood industry gathered to pay last respects to their late colleague and producer, Allwell Ademola, at a special prayer and Service of Songs on Thursday.

Ademola, 49, passed away on December 27 after suffering a heart attack at her residence.

The solemn event, which took place at LTV8, drew several of her colleagues, friends and family members, who gathered for prayers and tributes in her honour.

The event was attended by notable figures in the industry, including Odunlade Adekola, Iyabo Ojo, Saheed Balogun, Bolaji Amusan, Fathia Williams, Wale Oderinde, a.k.a Legend, Afeez Abiodun, Kunle Afod, Abiola Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo, Fausat Balogun, Eniola Ajao.

Many attendees wore customised white T shirts bearing Ademola’s image.

Rotimi Salami, one of Ademola’s closest friends, delivered an emotional tribute, urging attendees to forgive Ademola for any perceived wrongs and to keep her legacy alive.

If there’s anyone Allwell has offended, directly or indirectly, please, forgive her and keep praying for her, Salami said, holding back tears.

During his tribute, Salami also pledged to offer one day of free professional service to any filmmaker who reached out to him, describing the gesture as his personal way of honouring Ademola’s memory.

The Service of Songs was followed by a candlelight procession and an Artistes’ Night, with closing remarks expected at 11:00 pm.

Ademola was a respected actress, producer, and singer who made significant contributions to the Nigerian film industry.

Her death has been met with widespread tributes and condolences from colleagues and fans.

The burial will take place on Friday at the Atan Cemetery in Yaba, Lagos State.

According to the burial programme released by the family, the service of songs was followed by preparations for a candlelight procession, after which an artistes’ night was scheduled, with proceedings expected to end around 11 pm.

The late actress, who was also a director and scriptwriter, died on December 27, 2025, after collapsing at her Lagos home.

She was later pronounced dead at a hospital in the Agege area.