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Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba dies after battle with cancer

Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has died after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Osoba passed away on Tuesday evening, nearly two years after undergoing surgery for breast cancer.

Her death was announced on Wednesday by her colleague and close associate, Alesh Ola Sanni, in a post 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,” he wrote.

The actress had publicly appealed for financial assistance in November 2024 to undergo a second surgery as part of her cancer treatment.

 

Her death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, fans and members of the Nigerian film industry, who have continued to mourn her passing.

Olayinka Babatunde

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