Nollywood actor Temitope Osoba has died at the age of 40, and to us, that is a great loss of one of the most talented actors in the Yoruba film industry. Temitope’s almost 16 years in the Nollywood industry had her featuring in some great films, from romantic films to comedies and even thrillers.
She was one of the most beloved actors in romantic or comedic Yoruba films, a role she always played successfully, either as a lead or a supporting character.
In honour of her memory and over a decade-long career as an actor, here are 10 films you can watch to remember her.
- Temi Nikan
“Temi Nikan” is one of Tope Osoba’s notable roles. The film explores domestic and marital conflict between a husband who forbids his wife from working and his wife who finds all possible ways to challenge his rules.
- Gucci Girls
This film cemented Temitope Osoba’s status as a comedic actress. “Gucci Girls” follows the story of four sophisticated and struggling young women who turn to a life of prostitution to make ends meet, and soon enough their lifestyle puts them in danger.
- Arinzo
Over 14 years old, “Arinzo” is a 12-year-old crime thriller about two sisters whose relationship takes a nosedive when one sister follows a life of crime and the other a life against crime, pushing them to become enemies due to their different outlook on life. This film holds one of our favourite roles from Temitope Osoba.
- Osan Ja
“Osan Ja” exposed us to the range Tope Osoba has as an actress, with her emotionally charged acting in the epic film. The film follows the interpersonal conflict and societal tensions between villagers in a community.
- Omoge Facebook
Set in 2013, “Omoge Facebook” is a Yoruba Nollywood drama film that details the life of a madam who runs a home for young women who use social media to attract men, until one of them finds love and tries to settle down, even amid the chaos that follows her decision. This film featured another one of our favourite roles from Tope Osoba.
- Accident
A lot of our favourite Temitope Osoba characters were her 2013 Nollywood roles, and her character “Mabel,” in the film “Accident,” is no different. When a leading lawyer gets a divorce case from one of her affluent clients whose reasons for seeking divorce lie in sexual dissatisfaction, she finds herself caught in a confusing situation.
- Ifedolapo
In this 2015 film, Temitope Osoba played the role of the titular character, “Ife”, a young woman with extreme love for her husband, whose possessive tendencies become her own undoing. It is one of the most immersive roles played by the late actress.
- Love And A Tragedy
This 2019 drama film follows the story of a mother whose interference in her son’s love life causes things to get out of hand and begins a series of events that destroy their relationship. Temitope Osoba’s role in this film was one of our favourite characters.
- Crab
This 2022 film is one of the actress’s most notable roles in this decade, and it details the story of a free-spirited young woman who sparks a wildly romantic relationship between two strangers. It is one of the most romantic characters played by Tope Osoba and is hailed as her best work in a romance film.
- Bad Puzzle
This 2023 film was Tope Osoba’s latest work. Set in a community where roots run deeper than the truth, silence protects secrets, and a decision can change lives, the leads are forced to choose or face danger.
