Tope Osoba’s Emotional Cancer Video Resurfaces One Year After, Leaves Fans in Tears

A heartfelt video shared by Nollywood actress Temitope Kofoworola Osoba, popularly known as Tope Osoba, exactly one year before her death, has resurfaced online, touching the hearts of fans and colleagues.

The actress, whose death was announced on August 5, 2026, had used the August 4, 2025 Instagram video to reflect on her battle with cancer and express hope for the future.

In the emotional clip, Osoba thanked everyone who stood by her throughout her health struggle, saying the prayers, messages and unwavering support she received gave her the strength to keep fighting.

She also shared her excitement about returning to Nollywood after surviving cancer, telling supporters she was ready to embrace a new chapter in her career with fresh roles, new stories and renewed inspiration.

Alongside the video, the actress revealed her desire to use her platform to promote cancer awareness and encourage others facing similar challenges, describing her recovery as a journey of healing, growth and transformation.

Following news of her passing, many fans returned to the year-old post to leave tributes, with several noting the painful coincidence that the emotional message resurfaced exactly one year after it was shared. Social media has since been flooded with messages celebrating her resilience, courage and lasting contribution to Nollywood.