By: Odeh Favour Adiya
Friends of the late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba have announced a candlelight and artist night in honor of the deceased actress. The event, tagged “An Evening of Love, Music & Memories”, is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, August 11, at LTV 8 (Blueroof), Ikeja, Lagos. According to a flyer shared on her Instagram handle on Friday, the event will begin at 5 p.m.
The organizers described the gathering as an opportunity to celebrate Osoba’s life, creativity, and contribution to the arts. “Her voice, her art, her spirit… will remain in our hearts,” the organizers stated.
The announcement comes days after the death of the 40-year-old actress. While we previously reported on her passing, the exact cause of her death remained unknown at the time. Her demise was initially announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni in an emotional post shared on his Instagram page.
Sanni, who described Osoba as his “dearest sister”, said he had been unable to sleep after learning of her death. He wrote, “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.”
Another actress, Adeyemo Seilat, also mourned Osoba in an Instagram reel, writing, “Sigh! I hate to hear about the death of young people. Life is vanity! Rest in peace Tope Osoba. May you find eternal rest.”
The actress’ death came about two years after she publicly spoke about her battle with cancer and sought support for her treatment. Following her recovery, Osoba announced her return to the movie industry in August 2025, describing her experience with cancer as a life-changing journey.
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.”
Osoba said she was returning to the industry with a renewed focus on healing, growth, and empowerment, expressing her desire to use her platform to promote cancer awareness and support people facing similar challenges. She also thanked her management team for standing by her during her health challenges and stated that she was open to acting roles, endorsements, and event collaborations.
Meanwhile, the family has urged the public and media to disregard reports about the circumstances surrounding her death that have not been authorized by them.
In a statement shared through Osoba’s official social media page, the family said several claims circulating on social media and blogs were “false, speculative, and entirely unauthorized.”
The family urged the public to allow them privacy and time to grieve, adding that any information it decides to make public would be communicated through its official channels or authorized representatives. The statement was signed by the Family of Awonuga/Osoba.
Osoba was best known for her roles in Yoruba-language Nollywood productions and was remembered by colleagues and fans for her talent and creativity. The August 11 candlelight and artist night is expected to bring together family, friends, colleagues, artistes, and admirers to honor her memory.
