Late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba
Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has died at the age of 40 following a prolonged battle with breast cancer.
Reports of her death emerged on Tuesday, with Sahara Reporters announcing the development in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
Osoba was widely known in the Yoruba film industry, where she established herself as a talented actress over a career that spanned almost 20 years. She appeared in numerous productions and gained popularity through her roles in films such as Gucci Girls (2012) and Ifedolapo (2015).
Her death has sparked an outpouring of grief across the entertainment industry, with fellow actors, filmmakers and admirers paying tribute to her on social media. Many described her as a gifted performer whose dedication to her craft left a lasting impression on Nollywood.
Throughout her illness, Osoba was admired for her resilience and determination, continuing to inspire colleagues and fans with her courage in the face of serious health challenges.
As of the time of filing this report, her family had not released details of her burial or funeral arrangements.
