{
  "id": 3505525,
  "title": "We lost a brother, Dele Odule mourns late colleague Ogogo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/we-lost-a-brother-dele-odule-mourns-late-colleague-ogogo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T12:34:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/we-lost-a-brother-dele-odule-mourns-late-colleague-ogogo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Nigerian actor Dele Odule mourned the death of his long-time friend and colleague, Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo. The 40-year friendship between the two began in their youth and evolved into a brotherhood. In a heartfelt tribute on his Instagram page, Odule expressed his deep sorrow, stating that words were insufficient to describe the loss. He shared nostalgic videos showing the duo's camaraderie, dancing together at social events. Odule praised Ogogo for his contributions to Nigerian theatre and his Ilaro roots. He expressed regret over the void left by Ogogo's passing, lamenting that their iconic trio would no longer have the spark Ogogo brought. Odule concluded by saying that Ogogo's departure had left a void that could never be filled, and he would miss their brotherhood and the banter they shared. The emotional tribute was posted after Ogogo's burial in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, where he was laid to rest according to Islamic rites.",
  "summary": "Veteran actor Dele Odule pays emotional tribute to his late colleague Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing his passing as a profound loss. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-lost-a-brother-dele-odule-mourns-late-colleague-ogogo/",
  "key_points": [
    "Veteran Nigerian actor Dele Odule mourns death of colleague Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo.",
    "Odule and Ogogo had 40-year friendship beginning in youth, evolving into brotherhood.",
    "Odule praised Ogogo's contributions to Nigerian theatre and Ilaro roots in emotional tribute."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "We lost a brother, Dele Odule mourns late colleague Ogogo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/we-lost-a-brother-dele-odule-mourns-late-colleague-ogogo-3507368",
        "published": "2026-08-26T12:46:16.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}