Breaking: Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba is dead

Yoruba Nollywood actress and producer, Temitope Osoba, has died at the age of 40.

Osoba reportedly died on the evening of Tuesday, August 4, 2026, following a battle with breast cancer.

Her death was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor, Alesh Ola Sanni, who mourned the actress in an emotional tribute shared on his Instagram page.

Sanni, who described Osoba as his dear sister, said he had been unable to sleep since receiving news of her death.

He said: “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 was known for her appearances in several Yoruba-language Nollywood productions, building a reputation in the industry as an actress and producer.

Her death has also drawn reactions from figures in the Nigerian film industry, including actress Foluke Daramola, as colleagues mourn her passing.

Osoba, who would have turned 41 in December, reportedly died from complications arising from her battle with breast cancer.