Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has called for the burial of his late colleague, Temitope Osoba, to be put on hold.
In a press release, he noted that if she is buried before the police commence an investigation, her body may later have to be exhumed for an autopsy. He further noted how Temitope left marks and traces to nudge for investigation, and one shouldn’t be in a hurry to bury her.
According to him, there shouldn’t be a need to disrupt her peaceful rest once she is buried. He stressed that a little patience is required.
“Tope Osoba!
These allegations/rumours of rape, likely murder, extortion, etc, are quite disturbing.
The burial should be on hold, please.
This girl’s spirit cries for justice.
Do not bury Tope Osoba now until a full investigation is done and established”.
Recall that following the news of her death, her fiancé, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, in an interview, alleged that the actress died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State, contrary to widespread speculation that she died from complications arising from breast cancer.
Onadeko also dismissed several allegations surrounding the actress’ final days, including claims that she was poisoned and maltreated before her death. According to the prophet, he was informed of Osoba’s death by an unidentified person who called him around midnight.
Onadeko, who is the Shepherd-in-charge of CCC Onibuore Cathedral, Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State, stated that he did not know the particular police station where Osoba died but reported himself at a nearby station. He said the actress had gone to see one Mrs Kehinde Osoba, who he said also runs a church, shortly before her death.
Clearly, her name, Prophetess Kehinde, explained that Tope Osoba was on the way to her place before the scene where she jumped out of the ‘Korope’. She said that immediately Tope, her friend, and the driver were released from the police station, they came to her place, but she wasn’t home, so they left.
Shortly before she passed away, Temitope, after she left the Prophetess’s place, dropped a voice note saying she should come and carry her dead body so she can be given a befitting burial.
Kemi Filani reported on Wednesday that the sad news of her death was announced. The cause of her death remains unknown as reports claimed that she died while enroute to the hospital.
In a viral flyer posted on one of the late actress’ social media pages, the Yoruba actress would be laid to rest on Thursday, 13th of August, 2026, at Saint James’ Anglican Church, Iperu Road, Ogun State. An interment at Iperu Cemetery ground would follow the burial.
Setting the record straight on her death, Alesh Sanni, made it known that she didn’t die of cancer. He admonished the public to allow her people to grieve and post how they choose to.
Recall that last year, Temitope, in an interview on Oyinmomo TV, opened up on her battle with cancer, revealing that doctors told her she wouldn’t be able to conceive for the next 5 years because of the medications she had to take. Temitope said hearing that broke her down as she noted how she was 38 and had to wait till her 40s before conceiving.
While celebrating her 40th birthday, Osoba opened up about surviving cancer, revealing that it changed her. She said she carries the scars, but also carries the lessons. Temitope added that she is celebrating life in a way she never had before.