Popular Nollywood actor, Temitope Osoba, is dead at the age of 40.
Her death was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni in an emotional post shared on his Instagram page.
Expressing grief over the loss, Sanni said he had been unable to sleep since learning of the actress’ death, describing her as a dear sister with whom he shared memorable moments.
He wrote, “Couldn’t sleep since last night, it’s 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.”
Also griefing, another thespian, Adeyemo Seilat wrote on her Instagram reel, “Sigh! I hate to hear about the death of young people. Life is vanity! Rest in peace Tope Osoba. May you find eternal rest.”
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of Osoba’s death had yet to be disclosed.
Osoba’s death comes about two years after she opened up about her battle with cancer and sought public support for her treatment.
Following her recovery, the actress announced her return to the movie industry in a heartfelt message to fans, describing her cancer experience as a life-changing journey that reshaped her life and career on August 4, 2025.
She wrote, “Dear beloved fans, supporters, and loved ones, I’m Temitope Osoba, and after my cancer experience, I’m excited to announce my reintroduction. This journey has been a turning point, leading to my rebranding, reshaping, and rebuilding. I’m emerging stronger, more resilient, and more passionate about sharing my story and inspiring others.”
She added that her new chapter was focused on healing, growth and empowerment, saying she was committed to using her platform to promote cancer awareness and support others facing similar challenges.
The actress also expressed appreciation to her new management team for standing by her during the difficult period and disclosed that she was open to endorsements, acting roles and event collaborations as she sought to revive her career after her recovery.
Osoba was known for her roles in several Yoruba-language Nollywood productions and was regarded by colleagues and fans as a talented performer.
