Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba dies one year after declaring self cancer-free [VIDEO]
Yoruba Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has passed away.
The news of her death was confirmed on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni, who paid tribute to her in an emotional post on his Instagram page.
RIP Nollywood actress Tope Osoba, you will be greatly missed. šļøšļøšļø pic.twitter.com/3iWp2HzSR0
— Big Kabsš¦ (@Omo_olodun) August 5, 2026
Expressing his grief, Sanni said he was deeply saddened by the actressā passing and revealed that he had been unable to sleep since receiving the heartbreaking news.
Describing Osoba as a dear sister, the actor recalled the memorable moments they shared while mourning her passing.
āCouldnāt sleep since last night, itās well. Rest in peace my dearest sister, Temitope Osoba. We had amazing time and good memories together, till we meet again. I really dunno what to say mehn, gosh,ā Sanni wrote.
She died barely a year after she survived a battle with breast cancer, reports say.
The 41-year-old entertainer left the acting world to cater to her health, but returned shortly after she had a successful treatment in 2025.
The cause of Osobaās death had not been disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
Osoba was known for her appearances in several Yoruba-language Nollywood productions, where she built a reputation as a talented actress.
