The brother of late actress Allwell Ademola has tendered an apology to Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo following earlier comments he made after his sister’s death.
Naija News reports that the apology was made on Thursday, January 8, 2026, during the service of songs organised in honour of the late actress.
While addressing Iyabo Ojo at the event, he asked her not to take offence and explained that his earlier remarks were not directed at her.
Addressing Iyabo Ojo, he said, “ please ma, don’t be offended. I did not mean to abuse you, i was not referring to you at all.”
His action followed a video he shared online in December 2025, where he openly criticised some Nollywood actors and actresses over the way they reacted to his sister’s passing.
In the video, he accused some of them of being dishonest in their public tributes, saying they showed love only after her death and failed to support her while she was alive.
He claimed that many of those who described themselves as her friends did not promote her movie Eniobanke when it was released.
He also said that despite his sister’s support for several colleagues, she did not receive the same backing in return.
According to him, during the production of Jagun Jagun, no one reached out to her or offered her any role.
He further mentioned that some actors, including Iyabo Ojo and others, had used their family house as movie locations in the past but did not stand by his sister during her struggles.
He stated that those who could not support her while she was alive should not pretend to be loyal after her death.
Iyabo Ojo later reacted publicly, stating that she supported Allwell Ademola during her lifetime.
She explained that she featured in several of the late actress’ movies without collecting payment and also gave her financial and emotional support while she was building her career as a producer and director.
Allwell Ademola was a popular Yoruba actress who also worked as a producer and director.
