Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson mourns the sudden death of colleague Ola Lawal, urging filmmaker Bola Akande to address the incident and support the grieving family

Adeniyi Johnson has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of his junior Nollywood colleague, Ola Lawal, who tragically passed away during a film shoot reportedly managed by filmmaker Bola Akande.

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In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Johnson conveyed his grief while publicly urging Akande to break her silence and show empathy to the bereaved family.

Although he stated clearly that he does not hold her directly responsible for Ola Lawal’s untimely passing, he called on her to speak out and extend support.

“We’re shocked and saddened by OLA’s passing. Your silence is deafening,” Adeniyi Johnson wrote. “We’re not blaming you for his death, but we urge you to acknowledge the situation, share your side of the story, and consider supporting the family.”

Johnson also revealed that the late actor’s father felt disrespected by how events were handled following the tragedy. He criticised an alleged request made to the family shortly after Lawal’s death.

“The father feels disrespected, citing a lack of human feeling by requesting the brother’s account number shortly after OLA’s passing, as if he were for sale,” Johnson added.

He concluded his message by encouraging Bola Akande to “make things right,” highlighting the importance of empathy, responsibility and transparency in such a sensitive moment.

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Ola Lawal’s passing has sent ripples through the Nollywood community, with many calling for a review of safety measures and better welfare on movie sets.