Nollywood actress and film producer, Allwell Ademola, has died at the age of 43.
Entertainment industry sources confirmed that the actress passed away on Saturday after reportedly suffering a heart attack at her residence.
She was said to have been rushed to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Following the news of her death, several Nollywood actors and colleagues expressed shock and grief across social media platforms.
Fellow actress, Faithia Williams, took to Instagram to share her reaction to news of Ademola's passing, writing, "Haaaa. This hit me so bad. Eniobanke. Allahu Akbar..Allwell"
Also reacting, popular actress Mide Martins posted a photo of Ademola on Facebook, writing " "BLACK SATURDAY......This is not fair😠May God forgive your shortcomings AllwellðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜"
Another colleague, Damola Olatunji, posted a candlelight image with the caption:
"Life is a mirage."
Many described her passing as sudden and painful, while others prayed for her soul and offered condolences to her family.
Tributes from actors, fans, and industry stakeholders have continued to pour in, highlighting Ademola's contributions to the Nigerian film industry and her relationships within the Yoruba movie circle.
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding burial arrangements had not been officially announced by her family.