Candlelight Tribute Held for Late Nollywood Actress Temitope Osoba as Controversy Surrounds Her Death

…Colleagues gather at LTV 8, Ikeja, to honour the late star

…Toyosi Adesanya fumes over absence of top Yoruba actors, alleges beef

…Fiancé reveals actress died at police station, dismisses poisoning claims

A candlelight service and night of tribute for the late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba was held on Tuesday night at LTV 8, Ikeja, Lagos, as colleagues, friends, and fans gathered to honour the departed star.

The event, which had a strict white dress code as announced by Foluke Daramola, saw the attendance of several industry figures, including Toyosi Adesanya, Jigan Babaoja, Alesh Sanni, and Foluke Daramola herself. However, it was noticed that most of the top Yoruba actors were conspicuously absent from the event.

Toyosi Adesanya Fumes Over Colleagues’ Absence

Actress Toyosi Adesanya, who was present at the tribute, did not hide her disappointment over the low turnout of her senior colleagues. In a passionate outburst, she accused some of her colleagues of beefing the late actress.

“They said she doesn’t belong to their association,” Adesanya fumed, suggesting that the absence of top Yoruba actors was a deliberate snub rather than a genuine inability to attend.

Her comments have since sparked debate within the industry, with many questioning the unity and solidarity among Nollywood actors, particularly in times of grief.

Cause of Death Remains Unclear

The sad news of Temitope Osoba’s death first filtered in on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. While initial reports claimed that she died while en route to the hospital, the exact cause of her death remains unknown.

However, her colleague Alesh Sanni, who had been close to the actress during her final days, made it clear that she did not die of cancer—the disease she had publicly battled and survived.

“She didn’t die of cancer,” Sanni stated, admonishing the public to allow her family and loved ones to grieve in their own way and post as they choose.

Fiancé Reveals Shocking Details

Prophet Itunu Onadeko, the fiancé of the late actress, has made shocking revelations regarding the circumstances surrounding her death. He alleged that Temitope Osoba died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Onadeko also dismissed several allegations that had been circulating about the actress’s final days, including claims that she was poisoned and maltreated before her death. He urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information.

Disturbing Voice Note Surfaces

Shortly before she passed away, Temitope had dropped a voice note in which she reportedly said Prophetess Kehinde Osoba should come and carry her dead body so she could be given a befitting burial. The voice note has since raised eyebrows and added to the mystery surrounding her final moments.

Yomi Fabiyi Calls for Burial Postponement

In a press release, actor and activist Yomi Fabiyi called for the postponement of Temitope’s burial following the controversies surrounding her death.

Fabiyi noted that the late actress left marks and traces that warrant a thorough investigation. He cautioned against rushing to bury her, arguing that a proper inquiry is necessary to uncover the truth.

“One shouldn’t be in a hurry to bury her,” Fabiyi stated, calling on relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances leading to her death.

A Life Cut Short

Temitope Osoba, who passed away at the age of 40, had publicly battled breast cancer and returned to acting in 2025. Her death has left a void in the Yoruba film industry, where she had built a career spanning nearly two decades.

As tributes continue to pour in, questions surrounding the circumstances of her death remain unanswered, leaving fans and colleagues demanding justice and transparency.