Nigeria, Dec. 28 -- Nollywood actress and film producer Allwell Ademola is dead.

The actress died on Saturday in Lagos.

She was 43.

Her colleagues Faithia Williams, Mide Martins and Bidemi Kosoko confirmed her death and shared glowing tributes on their social media pages on Saturday.

Ms Ademola, popular for her role as 'Mama Kate' in the 2018 film 'Ile Wa', reportedly suffered a heart attack at her Lagos residence on Saturday.

The deceased was later rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Nollywood actresses Faithia Williams, Mide Martins and Bidemi Kosoko confirmed her deaths in Instagram tributes on Saturday.

Ms Ademola was well-known for her work both in front of and behind the camera, having starred in and produc...