Actress Tope Osoba Laid to Rest Amidst Emotional Farewell
Nollywood actress Tope Osoba was laid to rest on September 10, 2026, in Ogun State, following her death on August 4. Her burial was postponed due to public outcry over the circumstances, leading to an autopsy and the arrest of her lover. The actress, who had a rich career and battled health issues, was mourned by family, friends, and colleagues.
The late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, widely known as Tope Osoba, was laid to rest on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Iperu Remo cemetery in Ogun State. The burial ceremony, marked by tears and emotional scenes, followed a funeral service held at Akesan Club, opposite Iperu Market, Iperu Remo. The somber event saw attendance from her family, friends, and several prominent Nollywood stars, including Kunle Afod, Joke Jigan, Basira Badia, and Foluke Daramola, all gathered to pay their final respects. Videos from the funeral captured the emotional journey, from her body being moved from the mortuary to the burial procession and her eventual interment.
Tope Osoba's death occurred on August 4, 2026, at the age of 40. Her burial, which was initially slated for August 13, was postponed due to public outcry and controversies surrounding the circumstances of her death. This postponement facilitated the completion of an autopsy, a detail that actor Kunle Afod had previously announced. In connection with alleged involvement in the actress's death, her lover, Prophet Itunu, was subsequently arrested and detained by the police.
Initial reports that circulated online claimed that breast cancer was the cause of her death. Indeed, Osoba had previously battled breast cancer and undergone surgery in 2024, after which she publicly announced her recovery and intentions to return to acting. However, her family explicitly refuted these online claims, categorizing reports regarding the circumstances of her death as false, speculative, and unauthorized. They later released a statement clarifying that Osoba had been grappling with emotional distress and various health challenges in the period leading up to her demise.
Tope Osoba embarked on her acting career in 2005 with the film "Ijoya," having previously worked as a dancer and video vixen. She garnered significant recognition in 2009 after her role in Dayo Amusa’s "Ogun Mi." Her filmography includes other notable works such as "Gucci Girls," "Accident," "Ifedolapo," and "Igboro Ti Daru." Demonstrating her versatile contributions to the Nollywood industry, Osoba also ventured into film production, producing "Ifedolapo" in 2015.