Video of Ogogo’s 1st Wife Mourning Him Triggers Reactions: “Filming Someone in Her Vulnerable State”
- Ajoke Taiwo, wife of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan 'Ogogo', was seen in tears during his funeral rites in Ilaro, Ogun State
- A video of the grieving widow captured at close range sparked outrage among fans and mourners online
- Many commenters condemned the act of filming Ajoke in her most vulnerable moment at the burial ceremony
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The burial of legendary Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, drew an outpouring of grief in Ilaro, Ogun state on Monday, August 24, 2026, with his first wife, Ajoke Taiwo, visibly overcome with emotion as mourners and loved ones gathered to pay their final respects.
A video circulated on Instagram by GolmyneTV showed Ajoke in tears, surrounded by people attempting to console her during the funeral rites. The footage, which was shot at close range as she wept, quickly drew widespread attention and strong reactions from viewers.
Source: Instagram
In related news, Legit.ng reported a heartbreaking video of Ogogo's friend and actor Yinka Quadri at his funeral rites in Ilaro, Ogun state.
The video of Ogogo's first wife mourning is below:
Fans Condemn Close-Up Filming of Grieving Widow
While many viewers expressed sympathy for Ajoke, a significant number directed their anger not at the loss itself but at whoever was responsible for pointing a camera directly at the widow's face during such a raw and painful moment.
Source: Instagram
The close-up footage struck many as a violation of her privacy and dignity at what they described as her most vulnerable time on Instagram.
Here are some of the reactions below:
@orlahmidey_hd asked:
"What's the video for?????"
@iammia086 wrote:
"Idg must they video 😡"
@debisi_ola commented:
"The woman on wine...What's the video for?"
@betieto said:
"If them never strangle one person with this recording tin u guys will not stop😢😢 U saw her crying and u placed the camera dat close. See don't let me even curse u cos I am pained😢😢"
@zeey_luxe reacted:
"That woman that put camera on her face 🤦♀️"
@giftesseoghene wrote:
"Filming someone in her vulnerable state.... Some ppl lack wisdom sha"
@teeonaz added:
"Can somebody pls collect the phone from this unintelligent lady with camera to the face of the people mourning. Why are people so unemotional"
Taiwo Hassan Ogogo was one of Nollywood's most recognised and beloved actors, particularly celebrated for his roles in Yoruba films over several decades. His passing left a significant void in the Nigerian entertainment industry, and the scenes from his burial in his Ilaro hometown reflect the depth of that loss, most poignantly through the grief of the woman who shared his life.
Ogogo's daughter shares last WhatsApp message
Legit.ng reported that Ogogo's daughter, Kira, shared her last conversation with the late actor weeks before his death.
In the WhatsApp message, the late actor assured his daughter about his health, urging her to stay strong. The chat, which was shared online after his demise, has captured attention as many mourned Ogogo.
Source: Legit.ng
