Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo [/b]has openly criticized some of her colleagues and social media users over what she described as an insensitive rush to announce the reported death of popular Yoruba actress, Allwell Ademola.
The actress expressed deep concern over how quickly tragic news spreads online without proper confirmation or regard for close family members.
On Saturday night, reports began circulating across social media platforms claiming that Allwell Ademola had passed away, with unverified claims suggesting she died from a heart attack.
Following the reports, several well-known Nollywood figures, including Damola Olatunji, Mr Latin, Faithia Williams, and Bidemi Kosoko, took to their respective social media pages to mourn the actress and share condolence messages.
While many fans joined in expressing shock and sadness, Biodun Okeowo made it clear that she was displeased with the manner and speed at which the news was being shared.
Taking to her Instagram page, Biodun revealed that at the time many people were already posting RIP messages and sharing pictures, Allwell Ademola’s mother had not even been informed about her daughter’s death.
She expressed shock at the situation, questioning the empathy and responsibility of those who rushed online to announce the tragic news without considering the emotional impact on immediate family members.
In her words, she said:
“Those of you who are so quick to post bad news and put up pictures, hope you know she has a mother who is not aware yet.”
Biodun went further to describe the growing culture of rushing to share bad news online as disturbing, noting that people now seem quicker to announce death than to celebrate achievements or share good news.
According to her, such actions show a lack of sensitivity and compassion, especially when family members may still be in the dark about such heartbreaking developments.
Her post quickly sparked reactions online, with many social media users agreeing that death announcements should be handled with greater care, discretion, and respect for loved ones.
Others echoed her sentiments, urging celebrities and bloggers to prioritize verification and family notification before making tragic news public.
Allwell Ademola’s reported passing has added to the growing list of Nollywood actors allegedly lost this year, a trend that continues to unsettle fans and colleagues within the industry.
As conversations continue, many are calling for a more humane and responsible approach to sharing sensitive information in the age of social media.
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