Ibadan – Nollywood has been thrown into mourning again as another prominent actress and producer, Temitope Osoba dies at the age of 40.
The actress died nearly two years after undergoing breast cancer surgery.
Announcing her passage on Wednesday morning, her close associate and colleague, actor Alesh Ola Sanni, disclosed that the actress died on Tuesday evening.
He wrote on Instagram; “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.”
Osoba’s death comes barely a year after she made an emotional return to acting, having survived breast cancer and publicly shared her recovery journey to inspire others.
The actress first revealed her diagnosis after discovering a lump during a self-examination. She underwent surgery and later appealed for public support to cover the cost of further treatment. Follow-up tests eventually confirmed that the cancer had not spread, and she was declared cancer-free before resuming her acting career in 2025.
Announcing her return to the screen last year, Osoba described her recovery as a turning point in her life.
“I’m emerging stronger, more resilient, and more passionate about sharing my story and inspiring others,” she said at the time.
