1. She was born in Lagos

Temitope Osoba was born and raised in Lagos State.

2. She studied at OOU

She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State.

3. She began acting in 2005

Osoba started her Nollywood career around 2005, saying in interviews that she entered the industry unexpectedly.

4. She rose to fame with Oogun Mi

Her breakthrough came after starring in Oogun Mi, a Yoruba movie produced by actress Dayo Amusa.

5. She built her career in Yoruba Nollywood

Osoba became a familiar face in Yoruba-language films, featuring in numerous productions over nearly two decades.

6. She featured in several popular films

Her acting credits include Gucci Girls, Igboro Ti Daru, Omo Tee and Twinny Mi.

7. She also ventured into film production

Beyond acting, Osoba produced her own movie titled Single Ladies.

8. She survived breast cancer

Osoba’s death comes about two years after she opened up about her battle with cancer and sought public support for her treatment.

During her illness, Nollywood stars including Iyabo Ojo appealed for support.

9. She returned to acting after her recovery

On August 4, 2025, Osoba shared an emotional Instagram video announcing her return to the movie industry after surviving cancer.

Describing the experience as life-changing, she wrote, “Dear beloved fans, supporters, and loved ones, I’m Temitope Osoba, and after my cancer experience, I’m excited to announce my reintroduction. This journey has been a turning point, leading to my rebranding, reshaping, and rebuilding. I’m emerging stronger, more resilient, and more passionate about sharing my story and inspiring others.”

She said her new chapter would focus on healing, growth and cancer awareness while expressing gratitude to her supporters and management team.

10. She used her experience to advocate for cancer awareness

Following her recovery, Osoba spoke openly about her cancer journey and highlighted the financial challenges many actors face while battling serious illnesses. She also pledged to use her platform to support cancer awareness and encourage others facing similar health challenges.

As of the time of filing this report, the cause of her death had not been disclosed

Accompanying the image was a short but thought-provoking caption: “Not everyone dislikes your light, some just hates that it exposes them.”

At the time, the post appeared to be another inspirational message from the actress. However, following the announcement of her death, many followers have returned to the comment section, viewing the words through a different lens.

The comment section has since transformed into a space of mourning, with colleagues, admirers and friends expressing disbelief over her sudden passing. Several fans admitted they were shocked by the news, especially given Osoba’s resilience during her health challenges.

@iam_alesh sttaed: “Sis …. Please reply me 😢😢 pick your call abeg 😢😢 is just a joke or what … haaaaaaaaaa pls call me”

@barbie_shetemi wrote: “I hope say nar lie !!”

Daramola had previously shared her plight on social media.

According to Daramola, Osoba has already undergone one surgery but requires an additional procedure to remove the remaining particles from her breast. The second surgery is estimated to cost around N12 million.

Daramola shared a video of Osoba’s hospital examination, revealing that the actress has reached out to Bolaji Amusan, president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), for support.

In an interview with BBC News Yoruba, Tope revealed that she discovered a lump in her breast through a routine self-examination.

She said the doctor initially dismissed the lump, attributing it to her childbearing age.

The actress said her persistence, however, led to further testing, which revealed that the lump was cancerous.

Tope described the day she received the diagnosis as “one of the worst days of my life”.