Opinion

Farewell to a Multi-Talented Soul, a Beloved Friend Princess Allwell Ademola “Eniobanke”

Published

8 months ago

January 9, 2026

Chigozin Obinna

Ayo Mojoyin

Princess Allwell Ademola laid to rest in Lagos as friends, creatives and loved ones mourn the late actress and singer’s profound legacy

As the remains of my bosom friend, Princess Allwell Ademola, fondly known as Eniobanke, are laid to rest today at Atan Cemetery, Yaba, words remain painfully inadequate to capture the depth of this loss.

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Her passing has left a void that is both personal and profound.

I have known Allwell since 2008, and long before the cameras found her, I first knew her as a musician a gifted singer whose voice carried emotion, hope, and sincerity.

Music was her first language. Through her songs, she expressed her soul, her struggles, her faith, and her dreams.

Acting came later, and even then, she approached it with the same passion and authenticity that defined her music.

As an actress, Eniobanke blossomed into a compelling performer, effortlessly bringing characters to life and earning admiration within the creative industry.

Yet, beyond her artistic talents, what truly defined Allwell was her heart kind, loyal, gentle, and deeply human.

She was a friend who stood firm in times of joy and hardship, someone whose presence alone brought comfort and reassurance.

Our friendship, built over years of shared experiences, conversations, laughter, and silent understanding, is one I will forever cherish.

She believed deeply in people, supported dreams without hesitation, and loved without conditions.

Her humility remained intact despite the recognition she earned, and her sincerity never faded.

Her departure is a painful reminder of life’s fragility. Today, we mourn not only a talented musician and actress, but a daughter, a sister, a colleague, and a true friend whose life, though short, was rich with impact.

The creative space she occupied will feel her absence, but her works both in music and film will continue to speak for her.

As we say our final goodbye, we find comfort in knowing that she lived authentically, loved genuinely, and gave her best to her craft and to those around her.

Though she has taken her final bow, her voice will continue to echo in our memories, her performances will remain timeless, and her spirit will live on in the hearts she touched.

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Rest in perfect peace, my dear friend.
Your song has not ended it has simply changed form.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

Published

4 days ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”