Osoba Family Appeals for Privacy, Rejects Speculation on Nollywood Actress's Demise

The family of the late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has issued a heartfelt plea for privacy and understanding following her recent passing. They have also strongly denounced the spread of what they describe as inaccurate and unverified information concerning the circumstances of her death.

In an official statement released on Thursday via Osoba’s Instagram page, the Awonuga/Osoba family expressed profound sorrow over the “spread of false and unverified reports” regarding their beloved daughter's demise. The statement clarified that “At this difficult time, we wish to categorically state that the numerous claims circulating on social media and various blogs regarding the circumstances surrounding her death are false, speculative, and entirely unauthorised.”

The grieving family implored the public to desist from sharing any form of misinformation, emphasizing that such reports only intensify their emotional pain. They stated, “We respectfully urge the public to refrain from sharing or promoting misinformation that only adds to the pain our family is already enduring.”

Furthermore, the family sought ample space and dignity to mourn their loss, requesting that the public allow them to grieve without the added burden of baseless conjectures. “We kindly ask that everyone allow us the dignity, privacy, and time to grieve without the burden of unfounded rumours and sensational narratives,” the statement read.

The Awonuga/Osoba family affirmed that any official details regarding Temitope Osoba’s death would solely originate from their authorized channels and representatives. They urged both the public and media to rely exclusively on these official announcements and to disregard all unverified accounts. The statement concluded, “Should there be any information the family wishes to make public, it will be communicated through our official channels and by authorized representatives only. We ask the public and members of the media to rely solely on those official statements and to disregard all unverified reports.”

Finally, the family extended its gratitude for the outpouring of prayers, love, and support received during this challenging period, appealing to everyone to respect Temitope Osoba’s memory and their privacy as they navigate their sorrow.