Tears Flow as Late Actor Ogogo Is Finally Laid to Rest in His Hometown
- Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, was buried on Monday in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun state, following Islamic rites
- Veteran Nollywood actors including Jide Kosoko, Femi Adebayo, and Faithia Williams were spotted at the emotional burial ceremony
- Ogogo's death came days after his daughters made a public appeal for urgent medical help as he battled stage-four cancer
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Veteran Yoruba film actor Taiwo Hassan, widely celebrated under his screen name Ogogo, was laid to rest on Monday in Ilaro, Ogun state, as family, colleagues and fans gathered in a sombre farewell to one of Nollywood's most enduring figures.
The burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, took place a day after news of his death broke and sent shockwaves through the Nigerian entertainment industry.
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Jide Kosoko, a fellow veteran actor and close associate, had earlier announced the burial arrangements, confirming that the late actor's remains would be conveyed to Ilaro for a lying-in-state before the final interment.
Nollywood stars gather to pay final respects to Ogogo
Footage circulating online captured the deeply emotional atmosphere at the ceremony, with mourners, including his daughters, visibly overcome with grief as his body was prepared for burial. Islamic prayers were chanted throughout the proceedings.
Among the industry names present were Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko, Femi Adebayo, Ireti Osayemi, Faithia Williams, Saidi Balogun, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Fausat Balogun, Faithia Balogun, Mr Latin, Toyosi Adesanya, Abbey Lane, and Bisi Ibidapo, alongside residents of Ilaro and a large number of sympathisers who came to pay their last respects.
Ogogo's final days and legacy
The 66-year-old actor's death came only days after his daughters, Kira and Lima Taiwo, made a heartfelt public appeal for urgent medical intervention.
The two had revealed that their father was fighting stage-four cancer and that his doctors had advised against continuing chemotherapy due to how rapidly his health had declined.
The family had been actively exploring alternative treatment options when he passed.
Ogogo built a career spanning several decades in the Nollywood and Yoruba film industry, earning a reputation as one of its most respected and beloved performers.
Watch the video from Ogogo's burial below:
Fans react to Ogogo's burial video
Social media users across Nigeria expressed grief and offered prayers following footage of the burial:
@DukeofBourdilonwrote:
"May Allah grant Ajanah Firdaus and also grant his family and friends, the fortitude to bear this irreparable and irreplaceable loss 🙏💔🕊️"
@pretoriadaddyP said:
"May he rest in perfect peace"
@AyindeIbra50886 commented:
"May Allah over look his shortcomings and grant him the highest place in paradise"
@Supo196 wrote:
"This will be the end of every soul.. from dust will come and to it will shall return."
@AdeHardemola shared:
"From dust thou came, to dust thou shall return. He came, he saw, he reigned, he left. The end of an era."
@YadungFavo4c added:
"May his soul rest in perfect peace 🕊️💐 Life is truly fleeting. May we all leave good memories behind."
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Dele Odule breaks down at Ogogo’s burial
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ogogo's close friend and colleague, Dele Odule, broke down in tears and trembled while addressing mourners at the late actor's burial ceremony.
A video of the emotional moment later circulated on social media, touching many viewers.
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