- Yoruba actress and producer Temitope Osoba has reportedly died at the age of 40, months after surviving breast cancer and returning to acting.
- Her death has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues, many of whom have paid tribute to her courage and contribution to Nollywood.
The Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Yoruba Nollywood actress and producer Temitope Osoba, who reportedly passed away at the age of 40.
Osoba’s passing has left colleagues, fans and loved ones heartbroken. The sad development comes after the actress courageously battled breast cancer, a health challenge she overcame before making an inspiring return to acting in 2025.
Although the cause of her death has not been officially disclosed, tributes have continued to pour in from across the entertainment industry and social media, with many remembering her resilience, talent and strength throughout her health battle.
Temitope Osoba was widely admired for her contributions to the Yoruba movie industry and for openly sharing her cancer journey, which inspired many Nigerians facing similar health challenges.
Reactions
Man Of Vawulence: “Death is a visitor everybody will welcome one day, at different times. Make sure you are in the right place with God when death comes knocking.”
Simon Osarr: “Why always @ 40?”
Balogun Taiwo Temitope Agesin: “Ahhh, I thought she was getting better 😢”
Eddy Vicky: “If your problem is food & money, u don’t know what God has done for you. Health is wealth oh!”
Lawal Abiola Oriyomi: “God but she is free from cancer na what happen again”
Adedamola Alex: “Omo, my love for this lady 💔”
Aderonke Debbie: “I just saw the news on Tiktok, I said it’s a lie, only for me to come to Facebook and this is the first news I saw, God why?”
Fine Boy: “A beautiful gem is gone RIP.”
Buzzy Blizz Blaky: “God have mercy 😭😭 such a beauty.”
Oyewole Pelumi: “Hahaaaaaaaa😭😭😭😭 not again death why taking the youth.”
Ome Ga: “This is the reality we found difficult to accept, but it is what it is. R.I.P Beautiful 💔”
