LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- The family of late Nollywood actress Tope Osoba has announced a new date for her burial, weeks after her initial funeral plans were postponed indefinitely.
The actress will be buried in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, weeks after her earlier funeral plans were postponed indefinitely.
The family made the announcement in a new obituary posted on the actress Instagram page on Monday, confirming details for her final rites.
According to the funeral notice, Osoba’s remains will be moved from the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, at 9am ahead of the burial service.
The service is scheduled to hold from 10am to 11am at Akesan Club, opposite Iperu Morning Market, Iperu Remo.
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The family stated, “Burial service Thursday 10th of September, 10:00am–11:00am, Akesan Club opposite Iperu Morning Market, Iperu Remo.”
Her remains will then be taken to the Iperu Remo Cemetery for interment immediately after the service.
The family added, “Interment: Iperu Remo Cemetery ground, immediately after burial service.”
Mourners have also been asked to appear in white for the funeral.
The Yoruba actress and producer died in early August 2026 at the age of 40 after spending nearly two decades in Nollywood.
Osoba had previously spoken publicly about her battle with breast cancer and announced that she had recovered before returning to acting in August 2025.
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However, reports following her death brought conflicting accounts about what happened during her final hours.
Her fiancé, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, and members of her family were reportedly said to have offered different accounts of the events surrounding her death.
Osoba’s family, however, urged the public to avoid spreading claims that had not been verified.
Osoba’s funeral was originally scheduled for August 13 but was later postponed indefinitely, leaving fans and colleagues waiting for a fresh date.
The family has now settled on September 10 for her final farewell, with the burial expected to take place in her hometown of Iperu Remo, Ogun State.
