The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of Nollywood actress Temitope Kofoworola Osoba, popularly known as Tope Osoba. News of her passing emerged on Wednesday August 5, 2026, leaving fans, colleagues and well-wishers devastated, especially after the actress had previously celebrated her recovery from breast cancer and returned to acting. Several colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry, including actress Foluke Daramola, rallied around her by helping to raise funds for additional medical procedures. In August 2025, Osoba announced that she had overcome the illness and was returning to the movie industry. Fans and colleagues have remembered her for her courage, talent and determination during her battle with illness.