Cancer Battle: Popular Nollywood Actress, Tope Osoba Dies At 40

Nollywood actress, Temitope Kofoworola Osoba (popularly known as Tope Osoba), has passed away.

Her sudden death has thrown the Nigerian film industry into deep mourning.

The actress had been open about her health journey prior to her passing.

In late 2024, she publicly shared her diagnosis with breast cancer after discovering a lump during self-examination.

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She later underwent an initial surgery in November 2024 and successfully raised funds with the help of colleagues like Foluke Daramola for subsequent medical procedures.

In August 2025, she announced a joyful return to acting, thanking fans and declaring she had beaten the illness and was ready to reshape her career.

The actress, who hailed from Abeokuta, Ogun State, will be 41 years in December, 2026.

Following news of her passing, fans and colleagues across social media platforms have been sharing tributes, expressing profound shock at her demise after her initial recovery.