By Abigail David
Nollywood actress Temitope “Tope” Osoba has died, according to an announcement shared by her colleague, Alesh Ola Sanni, on Instagram.
The actress’s death was confirmed on Wednesday, although details surrounding the cause and circumstances of her passing were not immediately disclosed.
Born on December 2, 1985, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Osoba earned a degree in Business Education from Olabisi Onabanjo University before building a career in the Nigerian film industry.
In 2023, the actress revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer after discovering a lump during a self-examination. She had publicly shared aspects of her health journey, raising awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment.
Tributes have begun pouring in from colleagues, fans and members of the entertainment industry, who have remembered her contributions to Nollywood and expressed condolences to her family.
