Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker Muyiwa Ademola has explained why he was absent at the burial of his cousin, late actress Allwell Ademola, which took place in Lagos.
Allwell Ademola was laid to rest between Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9, at a cemetery in the Yaba area of Lagos, with several notable figures from the Yoruba movie industry in attendance.
However, fans observed that Muyiwa Ademola was missing from the burial ceremony, sparking questions online.
Addressing the concerns, the Yoruba movie star took to social media shortly after the burial to clarify his absence. According to him, he was out of the country at the time and was unable to return in time to witness his cousin’s final journey.
In an emotional tribute, Muyiwa Ademola expressed deep sorrow over Allwell’s passing and reflected on the fragile nature of life. He also asked her to pass his greetings to departed family members, including his late father and uncle.
He wrote:
“It’s a final Goodbye Couz
The saddest part is my not being in the country to witness your final journey back home.
Your death is just another painful reminder that tomorrow is never promised!
Each day we live is deducted from the days we would live on earth, each birthday we celebrate takes us closer to our final birthday!
May we live long, amen.
Sun re o Omo Oba EniObanke Ademola, bami ki baba mi Awofe Ademola, ki Uncle Adetokunbo Ademola… o digba o! O di gbere!”
Following his post, fans and colleagues flooded the comment section with condolences and prayers for the Ademola family.