The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, who passed away after a prolonged battle with breast cancer.
Osoba reportedly died on Tuesday evening, nearly two years after undergoing surgery for the disease. Her passing was confirmed on Wednesday by her close friend and colleague, actor Alesh Ola Sanni, in an emotional tribute shared on Instagram.
Expressing his grief, Sanni wrote: “Couldn’t sleep since last night. It’s well. Rest in peace, my dearest sister Temitope Osoba. We had amazing times and good memories together. Till we meet again. I really don’t know what to say.”
The late actress had been open about her health challenges, publicly sharing her breast cancer journey. In November 2024, she appealed for financial assistance to undergo a second surgery, while also speaking candidly about the emotional and physical impact of the illness and how it transformed her perspective on life.
Throughout her battle, Osoba was widely admired for her resilience, courage, and determination, earning the support of colleagues, fans, and well-wishers across Nigeria.
Her death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from members of the Nollywood community, who have remembered her as a gifted actress whose strength, perseverance, and contributions to the Nigerian movie industry will not be forgotten.
