Tope Osoba, the Nollywood actress who was battling breast cancer, has passed away at the age of 40.

Foluke Daramola, Osoba’s colleague, broke the news on Wednesday via her Instagram page.

In November 2024, the actress had solicited financial assistance after undergoing her first breast cancer surgery.

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”.

Mrs. Iyun Janet Oluwatoyosi Ajilore, popularly known as Saint Janet and fondly called “Mama Yabis,” has died after a brief illness.

The celebrated Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician reportedly passed away on Saturday, bringing an end to a remarkable career that earned her a loyal following across the country.

Saint Janet was widely admired for her electrifying live performances, energetic stage presence, and unique style of engaging audiences through satire, humour, and socially unfiltered commentaries. Her performances often featured candid remarks on societal issues, gossip, and everyday happenings, earning her the nickname “Mama Yabis.”

Her ability to blend Juju and Highlife music with witty social commentary made her a household name at parties, celebrations, and other social events. Fans appreciated her boldness, spontaneity, and exceptional ability to connect with audiences through music and humour.

News of her death has thrown the entertainment industry and her numerous fans into mourning, with tributes expected from colleagues, admirers, and lovers of indigenous Nigerian music.

Details surrounding her funeral arrangements are yet to be announced by the family

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