The family of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has confirmed that her burial will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, according to an official obituary published on her Instagram page.
The announcement, posted on Monday, outlined the full schedule for her final rites. Her remains will depart the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital (OSUTH) in Sagamu at 9 am, followed by a burial service between 10 am and 11 am at Akesan Club, opposite the Iperu Morning Market in Iperu Remo. Interment will occur immediately after the service at the Iperu Remo Cemetery grounds. The family has requested that attendees dress in white.
Official Obituary Details and Schedule
The obituary statement read: "Body leaves OSUTH Sagamu by 9am. Burial service Thursday 10th of September, 10:00am–11:00am, Akesan Club opposite Iperu Morning Market, Iperu Remo."
This new date follows an earlier postponement. The actress was initially scheduled to be buried on August 13, but the family indefinitely postponed those arrangements before settling on the September date.
Remembering Tope Osoba’s Battle With Breast Cancer
Tope Osoba passed away in early August 2026 at the age of 40. She had publicly shared her breast cancer diagnosis approximately two years before her death and actively sought support for treatment and surgery. In August 2025, she declared her recovery, describing the preceding months as a season of healing, rebranding, and personal growth, and expressing excitement about returning to acting.
The circumstances surrounding her death have remained contentious, with her fiancé and family members offering conflicting accounts. Actor Yomi Fabiyi called for a formal investigation and an autopsy to determine the exact cause of her passing.
Family Statement and Ongoing Disputes
Following these disputes, the family issued a statement cautioning the public and media against spreading unverified claims. They requested that all information be sourced exclusively through the family’s official channels.
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that actress Basira Badia publicly confronted Tope Osoba’s cleric husband after an interview in which he spoke about the deceased actress. Badia challenged his claim that Tope gave him only N1.2 million, indicating she was prepared to trace bank statements to establish what transpired. She also raised questions about Tope’s miscarriage in May, alleging a possible connection between the pregnancy loss and her cancer medication, as well as a doctor’s reported warning about potential risks.
