Actress Iyabo Ojo has responded to the brother of late actress Allwell Ademola, who questioned the support she received from colleagues while alive.
In a video shared online, Allwell Ademola’s brother said: “All the ‘Rest in Peace’ messages and public displays of love are fake and hypocritical. Where was this love when she was alive? When she produced Eniobanke, none of you promoted it. You all claimed friendship, yet you never supported her work or career, even though she supported many of you. During the Jagun Jagun production, no one called her or offered her a role.”
He added: “Some of you the likes of Lateef Adedimeji, Owonikoko, Iyabo Ojo and others came to our house to shoot movies, yet you never found it worthy to stand by her. If you couldn’t support her while she was alive, don’t perform loyalty now that she is gone.”
In response, Iyabo Ojo said: “I over supported your sister when she was Alivee, when she was building her career as Producer and director, I featured in her movies countless times for free and I also supported her financially and emotionally. May her beautiful soul continue to rest in perfect peace🙏”
Allwell Ademola, an actress, producer and director, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her home in Lagos. She was taken to Ancilla Hospital in Agege, where she was pronounced dead. Her family later confirmed she was 49 years old and described her as a dedicated creative who worked as an actor, singer and filmmaker from a young age. They thanked friends, colleagues and fans for messages of condolence and said burial arrangements would be announced later.
Tributes have continued from colleagues across the industry, remembering her work and contributions to Nollywood.
