Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has expressed deep gratitude to the Nigerian film industry for the overwhelming love and support shown during the burial of late actress Allwell Ademola.
In an appreciation letter addressed to colleagues, guilds, associations, and the entire Nollywood family, Salami described the period as one of the darkest moments for those close to the deceased. He praised industry members for standing together not just as co-workers, but as a united family.
According to him, the support came in many forms, including physical presence, phone calls, messages, prayers, financial assistance, logistics, and quiet help behind the scenes. He said these gestures gave them strength when grief became unbearable.
Salami noted that the unity and compassion shown by Nollywood reflected the respect and love the industry had for Allwell Ademola, both for her work and her impact as a person. He added that the dignity with which she was laid to rest showed how much her life and legacy were valued.
Below is the appreciation letter shared by Rotimi Salami:
Appreciation Letter
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Guilds, Associations, and the Entire Nollywood Family,
With a heart still heavy, yet deeply grateful, I write this letter to appreciate every one of you for the overwhelming love, support, and solidarity shown to us during the burial rites of our beloved colleague, Late Allwell Ademola.
In our darkest moment, you stood by us—not just as professionals in the same industry, but as a true family. From your presence, calls, messages, prayers, financial support, logistics, and quiet strength behind the scenes, you carried us when words failed and when grief felt unbearable.
Nollywood showed up in unity, compassion, and honour. You reminded us that beyond cameras, scripts, and sets, we share something deeper: humanity, love, and brotherhood. The dignity with which Allwell was laid to rest reflects the respect and value you all held for her life, her craft, and her impact.
We do not take any gesture for granted. Every effort, no matter how small it may have seemed to you, meant the world to us. You turned our tears into moments of strength and ensured that Allwell’s final journey was filled with honour, light, and love.
May God reward you all abundantly, replenish every resource spent, and grant us long life so we will not gather in tears over one another again. May Allwell’s soul continue to rest in perfect peace, and may her legacy live on through the unity and kindness we witnessed from you all.
From the depths of our hearts, thank you, Nollywood.
Your love will never be forgotten.
With profound gratitude,
Rotimi Salami
The message has since touched many within the industry, with colleagues praising the unity and support Nollywood continues to show in times of loss.
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