Family warns against misinformation on Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba’s death

The family of the late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has issued a heartfelt plea for privacy and understanding as they navigate their grief. In a statement released on her official Instagram page, the Awonuga/Osoba family expressed deep sorrow over the proliferation of what they described as "false and unverified reports" concerning the circumstances surrounding Osoba's death.

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At this difficult time, we wish to categorically state that the numerous claims circulating on social media and various blogs regarding the circumstances surrounding her death are false, speculative, and entirely unauthorized.

"At this difficult time, we wish to categorically state that the numerous claims circulating on social media and various blogs regarding the circumstances surrounding her death are false, speculative, and entirely unauthorized," the statement read. The family emphasized that such misinformation only exacerbates their pain and urged the public to cease sharing or promoting these unverified narratives.

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We respectfully urge the public to refrain from sharing or promoting misinformation that only adds to the pain our family is already enduring.

They respectfully requested that everyone allow them the dignity and space to mourn without the added burden of "unfounded rumours and sensational narratives." The family stressed that any information they wish to make public will be disseminated exclusively through official family channels and authorized representatives. They implored the public and members of the media to rely solely on these official statements and to disregard all unverified reports.

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We kindly ask that everyone allow us the dignity, privacy, and time to grieve without the burden of unfounded rumours and sensational narratives.

While expressing gratitude for the outpouring of prayers, love, and support received, the family concluded by asking for respect for Temitope Osoba's memory and their privacy during this period of mourning. The statement aimed to clarify the situation and set a boundary against the speculative reporting that often follows the death of public figures.

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Should there be any information the family wishes to make public, it will be communicated through our official channels and by authorized representatives only. We ask the public and members of the media to rely solely on those official statements and to disregard all unverified reports.