Actress Tope Osoba laid to rest in Ogun

Actress Tope Osoba was laid to rest on Thursday in her hometown of Iperu Remo, Ogun State, weeks after her death was announced.

The burial service was held at Akesan Club, Iperu Remo, after her remains were evacuated from the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu.

She was later interred at the Iperu Remo Cemetery.

Colleagues, friends and family, all dressed in white, gathered to pay their last respects to the actress.

Osoba’s death was announced on August 5, months after she underwent breast cancer surgery.

Following her passing, the family initially set August 13, 2026, for the burial, following a candlelight procession and an artistes’ tribute night in her honour on August 11.

However, the burial was postponed to allow further arrangements and the resolution of outstanding matters.

Prominent Nollywood figures present at the funeral included Foluke Daramola, Kunle Afod and Joke Jigan.

Osoba was known for her roles in Yoruba movies.

Her passing drew tributes from colleagues, who described her as dedicated and passionate about the industry.

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