BREAKING: Tears As Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Buried In Ogun

On Monday, Ilaro, Ogun State witnessed a somber atmosphere as the remains of celebrated Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, commonly known as Ogogo, were laid to rest following Islamic rites. The burial took place at approximately 10:50am, following emotional funeral prayers attended by a multitude of mourners including family, friends, colleagues, traditional chiefs, and industry figures.

Ogogo's remains had arrived in Ilaro earlier that morning, prompting a gathering of prominent figures from Nigeria's Yoruba film industry, such as veteran actors Yinka Quadri and Jide Kosoko, who arrived to mourn their colleague.

By around 9am, members of Ogogo's family and close friends had assembled to prepare for the funeral rites. The emotional proceedings commenced with Nollywood actress Ireti Osayemi Bakare joining the gathering at Ilaro Central Mosque for the funeral prayers at approximately 10am. The atmosphere was filled with sorrow as mourners grappled with the passing of the veteran actor, a prominent figure in Yoruba-language cinema for several decades.

Following the prayers, Ogogo's remains were transported to the burial site, where notable chiefs and family members, friends, and colleagues escorted the body to the grave alongside the burial party. He was subsequently interred according to Islamic customs. This somber event occurred a day after reports surfaced that the 66-year-old actor had succumbed to stage four cancer, after his health reportedly declined in recent weeks.

A video shared by SaharaReporters following the reports depicted one of Ogogo's daughters in tears, struggling to come to terms with her father's demise.

The actor's family and management had previously announced his battle with stage four cancer, appealing for urgent medical intervention and expressing their need for appropriate healthcare rather than financial donations. His daughter made a heart-wrenching appeal in an emotional video circulating online, stating that the family had only become aware of the severity of his condition about three weeks prior.

She expressed their search for a hospital or medical professional who could treat her father, alleging difficulties in securing appropriate treatment.

The actor's appeal resonated widely, with over 500 individuals offering assistance in his treatment. Jide Kosoko, speaking on behalf of the team, revealed the logistical challenges posed by the large number of offers, as Ogogo was already receiving treatment in a hospital. The team acknowledged the generosity of the outpouring of support but emphasized the need to determine the most suitable location for his final medical care and ensure safe transportation while he was undergoing treatment.