Nollywood actress Tope Osoba passed away at 40, with tributes pouring in from fans and colleagues across social mediaOsoba had previously spoken publicly about discovering a cancerous lump during a self-examination, detailing her emotional diagnosis journeyNews of her passing was met with shock, devastation and disbelief as fans who've followed her journey struggle to process her sudden lossNollywood actress Tope Osoba sadly passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Image: osobatemitopeSource: InstagramThe Nigerian film industry is grieving the loss of Temitope "Tope" Osoba, a Nollywood actress who died in August 2026 at the age of 40 following a prolonged illness. Despite having declared herself cancer-free, Nollywood actress Tope Osoba sadly passed away. After completing her treatment, Osoba publicly declared herself cancer-free in February, expressing gratitude to God and everyone who had stood by her. Tributes pour in for Tope OsobaHeartbroken fans gathered beneath her last Instagram post from July, struggling to accept the news.