{
  "id": 3090225,
  "title": "Funke Akindele faces backslash for celebrating 49th birthday hours after Ogogo’s death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/funke-akindele-faces-backslash-for-celebrating-49th-birthday-hours",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T18:46:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/24/funke-akindele-faces-backslash-for-celebrating-49th-birthday-hours-after-ogogos-death/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele has faced backlash for celebrating her 49th birthday hours after the death of her colleague, actor Ogogo. Ogogo passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, following a long struggle with cancer. He was buried on Monday, August 24, according to Islamic burial customs. Akindele initially paid tribute to Ogogo on her Instagram story on Sunday, but later shared images of herself to mark her birthday on Monday. Many Nigerians expressed their disapproval, arguing that the timing was insensitive. Some pointed out Ogogo's significant impact on Akindele's career, while others criticized her for not postponing the celebration. Various users condemned her actions, stating that the timing was wrong, unwise, and in poor taste. Akindele now faces a barrage of criticism for her decision.",
  "summary": "Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele has been criticised for celebrating her birthday hours after actor Ogogo’s death. DAILY POST reports that Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Ogogo was buried on Monday, August 24, according to Islamic burial rites. Akindele, who had earlier mourned Ogogo’s passing on her Instagram story on Sunday, […] Funke Akindele faces…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Funke Akindele faces backlash over birthday post on Ogogo’s burial day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/funke-akindele-faces-backlash-over-birthday-post-on-ogogos-burial-day",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:54:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}