Rotimi Salami Fights Back Tears as He Unveils Late Allwell Ademola’s Last Movie: “It’s Unfortunate”
- Rotimi Salami shared a new cinema film that he and Allwell Ademola were working on before her tragic passing
- The Nollywood actor, in a viral video, was close to tears as he spoke about the late actress’ role in the movie
- Salami's new video once again brought up memories of Allwell, who passed away in December 2025
Popular Yoruba actor and filmmaker Rotimi Salami has announced a new film that he and the late Allwell Ademola were working on before she passed away.
Rotimi, who was close to Allwell before she died, struggled to hold back tears in a new video he shared on Sunday, February 8, as he spoke about the film titled Kilanko: The Invisible Child.
Source: Instagram
According to the actor, the film will be released in cinemas from March 6, 2026, while the premiere will be held on March 1. He disclosed that he produced the film, while the late Allwell Ademola directed it, emphasising their close collaboration and her vision to celebrate African women's resilience.
“It is quite unfortunate that two people had a plan of something great, but it is just one person that is here right now,” he said in the heartbreaking video.
Allwell Ademola, a veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker, died on December 27, 2025, at age 49.
Source: Instagram
The Instagram video of Rotimi Salami speaking about his new film with Allwell Ademola is shown below:
Rotimi Salami unveils Allwell's movie, draws reactions
The post has sparked widespread sympathy and support, with some netizens planning cinema visits to honour her friendship with Salami. Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions, read them below:
victoriabalogunganzallo commented:
"Allwell will rest and smile down to see you are a great success ijn."
larriagold_signature said:
"You are an example of a good friend. May God grant her eternal rest @salamirotimi the Lord is ur strengt,the only thing that can make her happy where she is now is for u to keep going, soaring higher and she has always wanted to u."
jumokeolagoke_ wrote:
"Let’s have it please send mine ooooooo."
olapade_folake commented:
"Kilanko will be sold out, in shā’ Allāh. Please guys, let’s all step out from 6th of March to support the movement by going to the cinemas to watch the movie. May Allah continue to grant her eternal rest, and to all ROTINATION, let’s come out massively."
freeyouthzbandz said:
"I’m supporting the movement boss! I’m buying tickets for few fans and still going to run some contents in my little way for publicity! God is with you brother. @mrmightystudio you Game? make we run this for MAMA."
princesssholly commented:
"It is well. Eni to se oju ko da bi eni to se eyin. You're a true friend, may God continue to strengthen you."
Allwell Ademola's last wish surfaces after her death
Legit.ng had reported that the last video posted by the late actress, Allwell Ademola, hours before her unfortunate death had surfaced online.
The actress was confirmed dead after being rushed to the hospital in December 2025, throwing the movie industry into mourning.
In her video, she was singing that 2025 will not see her end and that she will see the end of the year.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
