Tension has erupted on social media following an emotional outburst by the younger brother of popular Yoruba actress Allwell Ademola, who has accused several Nigerian celebrities of hypocrisy in the wake of his sister’s death.
In a heartbreaking post that has since gone viral, the grieving brother expressed deep anger over what he described as insincere RIP messages from celebrities who, according to him, failed to support his sister while she was alive.
“All these celebrities should stop posting and writing RIP on my sister,” he wrote. “When she was alive, how many of you supported her? Especially these A-list actors and actresses.”
The bereaved family member specifically mentioned actress Iyabo Ojo, alleging that she never publicly posted or promoted his sister during her lifetime. He also referenced actor Lateef Adedimeji, stating that although the actor once visited their home for acting-related engagements, he allegedly showed no concern for his sister’s career or wellbeing.
According to him, many of the same celebrities now posting condolence messages made no effort to help promote Eniobanke TV, a project closely associated with the late actress.
“None of them helped her grow Eniobanke TV, but now they are typing RIP,” he lamented, punctuating his words with crying emojis that reflected the family’s pain.
The emotional statement also addressed what he called false information circulating online about his sister’s age. He strongly refuted claims that the late actress was 43 years old at the time of her death.
“My sister wasn’t 43 years old before she died. If she was 43, then how old am I? Please stop spreading lies,” he added.
His remarks have since sparked intense debate online, with social media users divided. While some sympathized with his pain and agreed that many celebrities only show love after death, others urged caution, noting that not all support is public or visible online.
As of the time of this report, none of the celebrities mentioned have officially responded to the allegations.
The incident once again raises conversations around performative grief, the pressures of social media condolences, and how artists are treated within the entertainment industry while alive versus after death.
As Nigerians would say, “Shey wahala don start again ni?”—because the controversy is far from over.
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