Nigerian talent manager Kazeem Kola has shared a heartfelt tribute to late Nollywood actress Temitope Kofoworola Osoba, revealing the final conversation they had just weeks before her passing. In a Facebook post that has since gone viral, Kazeem disclosed that Osoba had contacted him about managing her brand as she aimed to rebuild her career after recovering from breast cancer.
Osoba's Final Career Plans
According to Kazeem, Osoba reached out to him after discovering he was a talent manager. In their chat, she expressed frustration with her previous managers, claiming they focused more on taking large percentage cuts from existing deals rather than creating new opportunities. She also admitted that her work output had slowed considerably following her cancer battle.
Kazeem responded by outlining his management philosophy, emphasizing that a competent manager should prioritize securing new endorsements, partnerships, and projects instead of relying on a talent's existing momentum. The conversation ended on a promising note, with the beginning of what seemed to be a fruitful professional relationship—one that would never materialize.
Friends and Fans React
In his tribute, Kazeem described Osoba as a determined and resourceful woman who never stopped seeking progress, even when circumstances were against her. He called it painful that they had been discussing her future only weeks before her death.
Social media users flooded the comments with condolences. Okatoun wrote, "Oh God what happened again? I thought she was completely healed ??" Temmy commented, "May Almighty Allah accept her return and grant her aljannah firdaus." Banire said, "Extremely sad. Aaaaaah! This is a blow." Serifat added, "May Her Soul Rest In Peace Aameen."
Earlier Reports on Alexx Ekubo
In related news, Legit.ng previously reported on the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, whose demise also sparked emotional reactions online. The actor's passing drew tributes from fans and colleagues alike.
