The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba.
The news of her passing was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor, Alesh Sanni, who disclosed the sad development in an emotional post on his Instagram page.
Sanni, visibly heartbroken, said he had been unable to sleep since learning of the actress’ death, describing her as a dear sister with whom he shared unforgettable moments.
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.”
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of Osoba’s death had yet to be disclosed.
Osoba was a respected figure in the Yoruba segment of Nollywood, earning widespread recognition for her impressive performances in several productions and her dedication to the movie industry.
Her death has sparked an outpouring of grief from colleagues, fans and admirers, many of whom have taken to social media to pay glowing tributes to the late actress and celebrate her contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Further details surrounding her death were still being awaited as of press time.
