{
  "id": 254562,
  "title": "Friends of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba announce candlelight night in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/friends-of-late-nollywood-actress-temitope-osoba-announce-candlelight",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-07T07:44:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/friends-of-late-nollywood-actress-temitope-osoba-announce-candlelight-night-in-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The friends of deceased Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba have announced a candlelight and artist night in Lagos to celebrate her life and contributions to the arts. The event, \"An Evening of Love, Music & Memories,\" is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, at LTV 8 (Blueroof), Ikeja. The organizers aim to honor Osoba's creativity, voice, and spirit. Fellow actress Alesh Sanni and director Dimbo Atiya have paid tribute to Osoba, expressing their condolences and love. Osoba, who battled cancer, announced her return to the movie industry in August 2025, emphasizing her focus on healing, growth, and supporting others facing similar challenges. The family has warned against unauthorized reports regarding her death and requested privacy during her grieving process.",
  "summary": "Friends of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba announce a candlelight and artist night in Lagos to celebrate her life and contributions to the arts. Read More: https://punchng.com/friends-of-late-nollywood-actress-temitope-osoba-announce-candlelight-night-in-lagos/",
  "key_points": [
    "Candlelight and artist night in Lagos to honor Temitope Osoba.",
    "Event \"An Evening of Love, Music & Memories\" on August 11.",
    "Organizers Alesh Sanni and Dimbo Atiya pay tribute to Osoba."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}