Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has broken his silence following the death of his close associate and mentor, actress Allwell Ademola.
Allwell Ademola reportedly died from a heart attack on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Her sudden passing triggered an outpouring of concern from fans and colleagues, many of whom flooded Rotimi Salami’s social media pages with messages of support.
In a deeply emotional post shared on Instagram, Salami revealed that he is still struggling to cope with the loss and asked people not to attempt to console him when they see him.
“Please, when you see me, don’t try to console me. Because I will break down. I still can’t say farewell, Shuga Boo. All is not well at the moment,” he wrote.
The actor described the pain of losing Allwell as overwhelming, saying days of tears have not eased the grief.
“72 hours of endless tears still can’t bring back my Shuga Boo. But for the sake of our family, friends, and fans who showed up in prayers, calls, posts, and most especially for my children, who will draw strength from me as we learn to move on without our Allwell Ademola, I promise to stand strong.”
Salami also acknowledged the support he has received but admitted he is not emotionally strong enough to respond.
“To everyone who has genuinely reached out to me with love and concern for my state of mind and well-being through messages, calls, and voice notes, I see all. I’m just too weak to read, listen, respond, or even find the words to express how I really feel right now,” he said.
The post has continued to draw sympathy messages from fans and colleagues across the entertainment industry.
