Nollywood Mourns as Late Actress Temitope Osoba Is Laid to Rest Today

Iperu Remo, Ogun State — September 10, 2026:The Nigerian entertainment industry is today bidding a final farewell to Yoruba Nollywood actress and producer Temitope “Tope” Osoba, who died in August at the age of 40.The actress, who had spent nearly two decades in the Nigerian film industry, was known for her appearances in Yoruba-language productions including Oogun Mi, Gucci Girls, Ifedolapo and Accident. �Businessday NG +1Her family has scheduled her burial for Thursday, September 10, in Iperu Remo, Ogun State. According to the funeral arrangements, her remains will leave the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, at 9:00 a.m., with the burial service scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Akesan Club, opposite Iperu Morning Market. Interment will follow at Iperu Remo Cemetery, with mourners asked to wear white. �Punch Newspapers +1Osoba’s passing came after a highly publicised health journey. She had previously battled breast cancer, underwent treatment and announced her return to acting in 2025. �Pulse NigeriaHer death has generated tributes from colleagues, fans and other members of the Nigerian entertainment community. Her family has also urged the public to avoid spreading unverified accounts surrounding her death. �