Nollywood Actress Temitope Osoba Dies; Family Rejects Cancer Death Rumors

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Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, aged 40, died on Tuesday evening after a prolonged health struggle. The news was first shared on Instagram by fellow actor Alesh Ola Sanni, who wrote that he could not sleep after learning of her passing and remembered her as a dear sister and colleague.

Osoba had publicly disclosed a breast‑cancer diagnosis in late 2024, underwent surgery and later appealed for financial help for a second operation. She announced a return to acting in August 2025, describing the experience as a turning point.

Following her death, the Awonuga/Osoba family issued an official statement on her verified Instagram page, categorising circulating reports that linked her death to cancer as “false, speculative and entirely unauthorised.” The family urged the public and media to stop spreading unverified information, asking for privacy while they grieve. They pledged that any further details would be released only through official channels.

Colleagues and fans across Nigeria posted tributes, recalling Osoba’s talent, resilience and the support she received during her illness.

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Alesh Ola Sanni · Alesh Sanni · Awonuga/Osoba family · Foluke Daramola · Nigeria · Nollywood · Temitope Osoba · Yoruba film industry

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Osoba urged women to perform regular breast self‑examinations. persecondnews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Tributes poured in from Nollywood colleagues and fans after her death. persecondnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The death was announced on Instagram by actor Alesh Ola Sanni on Wednesday. persecondnews.com · www.naijanews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The cause of death had not been officially disclosed at the time of reporting.
[● 3 SOURCES] Temitope Osoba died after a prolonged battle with cancer. persecondnews.com · www.naijanews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Osoba said cancer treatment could affect her ability to conceive. www.naijanews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Foluke Daramola led a campaign to raise funds for Osoba’s treatment. persecondnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Osoba sought financial assistance for a second surgery in November 2024. www.naijanews.com