BREAKING: Nollywood Actress Tope Osoba Is Dead [PHOTO]
Actress Tope Osoba has died at the age of 40.
News of her death began circulating on social media on Wednesday. The cause of her death has not been confirmed. Several of her colleagues took to Instagram to mourn her.
Actress Foluke Daramola shared a heartbreak emoji and wrote, “She’s gone .tope is gone , my baby is gone Ha ha ha iku doro o”.
Actor Emeka Okoye posted a tribute with an image bearing the words “RIP” and captioned it, “Am Broken
Oh lord please have mercy
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Actress Abiodun Olatunji also paid tribute, writing: “In Loving Memory of our Dear Colleague and friend Temitope Osoba
“It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to a wonderful colleague and friend, Temitope Osoba. The news of your passing yesterday came as a great shock, and it’s still hard to believe you’re no longer with us.
“You were more than a colleague—you were a kind, humble, and caring person whose presence brightened every room. Your dedication, warmth, and genuine heart touched the lives of so many people.
“Though your time with us was cut short, the memories you left behind will remain in our hearts forever. Your kindness, laughter, and the impact you made will never be forgotten.
“I pray that God grants you eternal rest and comforts your family, friends, and everyone grieving this painful loss. May He give us the strength to accept what we cannot understand and the grace to hold on to the beautiful memories we shared.
“Rest in perfect peace, Temitope Osoba. Your memory will always live on in our hearts. You are deeply missed and will never be forgotten.
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Tope became the subject of public concern in November 2024 after revealing she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Actress Foluke Daramola appealed to Nigerians for financial support, disclosing that she had undergone one surgery but needed another procedure estimated to cost about N12 million. Other colleagues, including Alesh Sanni and Tawa Ajisefini, also joined the appeal.
Later that month, Daramola announced that Toba had successfully undergone surgery and was recovering, thanking members of the public who donated towards her treatment.
In August 2025, the actress announced her return to Nollywood after completing treatment. She said surviving cancer had changed her life and that she wanted to use her experience to inspire others while raising awareness about the disease. Doctors confirmed that the cancer had not spread, and she completed radiation therapy before being declared cancer-free.
On December 2, 2025, she celebrated her 40th birthday, describing it as a milestone she once feared she would never reach because of her illness. She reflected on her journey through cancer and expressed gratitude for life, saying the experience had taught her the value of hope, courage and resilience.
