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Late Nollywood actress Tope Osoba's burial set for August 13 in Ogun State

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba will be buried on August 13 in Iperu Remo, Ogun State.
  • A funeral service will be held at Saint James Anglican Church, followed by interment at Iperu Remo Cemetery.
  • Friends are organizing a candlelight and artist night on August 11 in Lagos to celebrate her life and contributions to the arts.

The Nigerian entertainment industry is preparing to bid farewell to beloved Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, who will be laid to rest on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Iperu Remo, Ogun State. The funeral service is scheduled to take place at Saint James Anglican Church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with interment to follow immediately at the Iperu Remo Cemetery.

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.

— Alesh SanniA fellow actor mourned the death of Temitope Osoba on social media.

Osoba, widely recognized for her roles in Yoruba-language productions, passed away at the age of 40. Her death was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni, who expressed his grief, remembering her as his "dearest sister" and recalling their "amazing time and good memories."

Sigh! I hate to hear about the death of young people. Life is vanity! Rest in peace Tope Osoba. May you find eternal rest.

— Adeyemo SeilatAnother actress paid tribute to Temitope Osoba on Instagram.

In tribute to her vibrant spirit and artistic contributions, friends are organizing a "candlelight and artist night" event titled "An Evening of Love, Music & Memories." This gathering is set to take place on Tuesday, August 11, at LTV 8 (the Blueroof) in Ikeja, Lagos, starting at 5 p.m. The event aims to celebrate Osoba's life, creativity, and impact on the arts, bringing together her friends, colleagues, and admirers.

Her voice, her art, her spirit… will remain in our hearts.

— Event OrganizersThe organizers of the candlelight tribute described the enduring legacy of Temitope Osoba.

This ceremony comes nearly two years after Osoba publicly shared her battle with cancer. Following her recovery, she had returned to the film industry in August 2025, describing her experience as a life-changing journey that reshaped her perspective. She had expressed a commitment to healing, growth, and empowerment, intending to use her platform to promote cancer awareness and support others facing similar challenges. Her family has also issued a statement urging the public and media to disregard any unauthorized reports regarding the circumstances of her death.

Dear beloved fans, supporters, and loved ones, I’m Temitope Osoba, and after my cancer experience, I’m excited to announce my reintroduction.

— Temitope OsobaThe actress announced her return to the industry after battling cancer in August 2025.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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