Tears as veteran actor, ‘Taiwo Hassan’ Ogogo is buried in Ogun

Tears and grief enveloped Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was laid to rest according to Islamic rites.

Family members, friends, sympathisers, fans and colleagues gathered in the actor’s hometown to pay their final respects as the burial rites were conducted.

Among those present at the deceased’s residence were some of his close associates and colleagues, including Yinka Quadri, Prince Jide Kosoko and Ireti Osayemi.

An Islamic cleric also addressed the gathering, delivering a message as the burial rites progressed.

The actor’s body, wrapped in white clothing, was carried in accordance with Islamic burial traditions before he was laid to rest.

Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after battling cancer. His daughter, Kira, announced his death during an Instagram Live session, while his colleague, Saidi Balogun, also confirmed the development in a social media post.

His death has continued to generate widespread reactions across the Nigerian film industry, with colleagues, fans and admirers mourning the veteran actor.

Hassan was a prominent figure in the Yoruba-language film industry and featured in numerous Nigerian films throughout his decades-long career.

As he was laid to rest in Ilaro, mourners gathered to bid farewell to the actor whose death has left his family, friends, colleagues and fans in grief.