Madam Saje Makes Special Request From Late Ogogo as She Bids Final Farewell, Sparks Emotions

Madam Saje Makes Special Request From Late Ogogo as She Bids Final Farewell, Sparks Emotions

  • Veteran actress Madam Saje was seen weeping at the burial of her late colleague Ogogo in Ilaro, Ogun State
  • Ogogo was laid to rest on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after losing his battle with cancer
  • Madam Saje paid an emotional tribute, urging Ogogo to watch over his children from beyond

Veteran Yoruba actress Madam Saje could not hold back her grief as she bid farewell to her late colleague, actor Ogogo, who was buried on Sunday, 23 August 2026, in Ilaro, Ogun State.

A video circulating on social media on Monday, 24 August 2026, captured the emotional moment Madam Saje, visibly inconsolable, wept while delivering her tribute at the funeral, which was held amid tears and wailing from those in attendance. Ogogo had lost his fight against cancer before the burial.

Madam Saje makes special reques from Ogogo after his demise
Reactions as Madam Saje makes special request from late Ogogo as she bids final farewell. Photo credit@ogogohassan/@madamsaje
Source: Instagram

Madam Saje's heartfelt request to Ogogo

In her tribute, the veteran actress made it clear that money was never the issue in Ogogo's battle for survival. She said that if it had been a matter of finances, the actor would have pulled through.

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Madam Saje expressed the belief that God loved Ogogo more than those he left behind on earth, and that is why he was called home.

Madam Saje makes special reques from Ogogo after his demise
Madam Saje pays tribute to Ogogo at his funeral. Photo credit@madamsaje
Source: Instagram

The veteran actress also extended gratitude to everyone who rallied around the actor's family during his illness, acknowledging the support shown to those closest to him. She ended her tribute with a direct message to the late actor, urging him to look back from the afterlife and continue to watch over his children. She noted that his wives, however devoted, could not fill the role of a father.

Here is the emotional Instagram video of Madam Saje speaking to Ogogo below:

Fans react to the video online

The footage moved many online, with fans expressing grief and nostalgia in the comments.

@chinonyelum____ wrote:

"The man is toooooo good! "

@ebonybadmus commented:

"can't imagine how @olayinkaquadrifilms will feel. They have a long way together with this woman too. May ur soul RIP. Ur movies made my childhood worthy"

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@adedamola_tomi shared:

" na cry I just Dey cry. Once I see someone cry I will start crying to."

@abubakri1402 wrote:

"This is a great lesson for all of us, it's best for us to always do good. Ogogo's death say it all. May Allah forgives his shortcomings"

@folu.kemiii_ said:

"I want log out iwo olorun. Make them help us find cure for this deadly disease. Oti sunmì jare."

Yinka Quadri breaks down at Ogogo's funeral

Legit.ng had reported that veteran actor Yinka Quadri was filmed sobbing uncontrollably during the burial ceremony of his close friend, Ogogo, in Ilaro, Ogun State.

In the heartbreaking footage, the actor was seen banging on the vehicle carrying his friend’s remains as he struggled to come to terms with the loss. People gathered around him to console him as he mourned the passing of his longtime friend and colleague.

The emotional moment went viral on social media, with fans flooding the comment sections with heartfelt messages and tributes to the grieving actor and his late friend.

Source: Legit.ng

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