BREAKING: Actress Temitope Osoba dies amid battle with cancer
Colleagues said the 40-year-old actress had battled breast cancer and undergone several surgeries before her death, which they announced on Instagram.
- On Tuesday, Yoruba Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba died at age 40, with colleagues announcing her death on Wednesday via separate Instagram posts.
- Osoba began her acting career in 2005 with 'Ijoya', produced by Laide Bakare, and rose to prominence in 2009 starring in Dayo Amusa's 'Ogun Mi'.
- Following a 2024 cancer diagnosis reported by PREMIUM TIMES, the actress underwent surgeries before announcing her recovery in August 2025 on Instagram.
- Colleagues Oladipupo Okanlawon and Foluke Daramola-Salako paid tribute on Instagram, with Okanlawon describing her as a "kind, humble and caring person" whose presence brightened every room.
- Daramola-Salako wrote, "Tope is gone, my baby is gone," reflecting the profound loss felt by fellow actors who remember her dedication and warmth.
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Nollywood actress Tope Osoba dies after battle with breast cancer
Osoba publicly disclosed her health struggle in 2024, when she appealed for financial assistance after undergoing her first breast cancer surgery. The post Nollywood actress Tope Osoba dies after battle with breast cancer appeared first on Vanguard News.
BREAKING: Actress Temitope Osoba dies amid battle with cancer
Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has died amid her battle with cancer. The actress died nearly two years after undergoing breast cancer surgery. Announcing her passage on Wednesday morning, her close associate and colleague, actor Alesh Ola Sanni, disclosed that the actress died on Tuesday evening. He wrote on Instagram; “Couldn’t sleep since last night it’s well rest in peace […] BREAKING: Actress Temitope Osoba dies amid battle with cancer
Nollywood Actress Temitope Osoba Dies at 40 - OloriSuperGal
Temitope Osoba dies news has left Nollywood and fans mourning following reports confirming the actress passed away at the age of forty. The Yoruba movie star built a respected career through memorable performances that earned admiration across Nigeria’s thriving film industry. Fellow actor Alesh Sanni announced the heartbreaking news through an emotional Instagram tribute shared with fans and colleagues on Wednesday morning. He expressed deep so…
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