Funeral plans for deceased actress Tope Osoba are underway, with her interment scheduled to take place on August 13 in Ogun.

The late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba is set to be laid to rest on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, according to burial arrangements announced on her Instagram handle on Friday.

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The funeral service will take place from 10am to 11am at Saint James Anglican Church, Iperu Remo, and will be followed by her interment at Iperu Remo Cemetery.

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Mourners have been requested by the family to wear white for the burial ceremony, as a mark of respect for the deceased actress, who was 40 years old at the time of her death.

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Osoba, who was known for her roles in Yoruba-language Nollywood productions, passed away, with her death being announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni, who referred to her as his “dearest sister”.

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Sanni took to social media to express his grief, writing, “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”.

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Actress Adeyemo Seilat also paid tribute to Osoba in an Instagram reel, stating, “Sigh, I hate to hear about the death of young people, Life is vanity, Rest in peace Tope Osoba, May you find eternal rest”.

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Ahead of the burial, friends of the actress have planned a candlelight and artist night in her honour, tagged “An Evening of Love, Music & Memories,” which will take place on Tuesday, August 11, at LTV 8, also known as the Blueroof, in Ikeja, Lagos.

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The event, scheduled to begin at 5pm, aims to celebrate Osoba’s life, creativity, and contribution to the arts, with the organisers stating, “Her voice, her art, her spirit… will remain in our hearts”.

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Osoba had publicly spoken about her battle with cancer two years prior to her death, and had sought support for her treatment, before announcing her recovery and returning to the movie industry in August 2025.

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At the time of her return, Osoba described her experience with cancer as a life-changing journey that had reshaped her life and career, saying, “Dear beloved fans, supporters, and loved ones, I’m Temitope Osoba, and after my cancer experience, I’m excited to announce my reintroduction”.

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Osoba’s family has warned the public and the media to disregard reports about the circumstances surrounding her death that were not authorised by them, describing such claims as “false, speculative, and entirely unauthorized”.

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The family has appealed for privacy and time to mourn their loss, stating that any information they choose to make public will be released through their official channels or authorised representatives, in a statement signed by the Family of Awonuga/Osoba.

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Osoba will be remembered for her work in Yoruba-language Nollywood and her contribution to the Nigerian entertainment industry, with her burial set to take place in Iperu Remo on August 13, two days after friends and colleagues gather in Lagos to celebrate her life.