The world lost a giant – Nigerian celebrities mourn Ogogo’s death
Nigerian celebrities have continued to mourn the passing of veteran actor Ogogo. Ogogo’s death came two days after his colleagues held special prayers for him over his illness. DAILY POST reports that Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after losing his battle with stage 4 cancer. Reacting to the news of his passing, many […] The world lost a giant – Nigerian celebrities mourn Ogogo’s death
Veteran Nigerian actor Ogogo passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after succumbing to stage 4 cancer. His colleagues in the movie industry held special prayers for him over his illness two days prior to his death. Upon learning of his passing, numerous celebrities, including his colleagues, took to social media to mourn the loss of the legendary actor.
Actress Bimbo Oshin expressed her sorrow, calling Ogogo a "giant" and praising his legacy. Mr. Latin, president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN, mourned the "end of an era" and emphasized Ogogo's impact on the industry and culture. Adebayo Salami, a veteran actor, lamented the loss, saying the action had ended and that the actor was no more.
Saoty Arewa, a popular Islamic singer, prayed for Ogogo's return, while Muyiwa Ademola called him "one of The Biggest the Nigerian Film Industry ever produced." Funke Akindele shared her memories of working with Ogogo, and Iyabo Ojo expressed her condolences, calling him a "great man" and stating that his legacy would never die.
The news of Ogogo's death was shared by a wide range of celebrities, including actors, content creators, influencers, and comedians, demonstrating the impact he had on the Nigerian entertainment industry and society at large.
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