Actor Ogogo to be buried Monday

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be buried in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday.

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Hassan died at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the age of 66, according to a burial announcement by veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, on his Instagram page.

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Kosoko said the actor’s remains would be taken to Ilaro on Sunday, where a lying-in-state ceremony would be held on Monday.

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The statement read, “With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of ALHAJI TAIWO HASSAN, popularly known as OGOGO, who passed away at 3:00 p.m. today Sunday, 23rd August 2026. At 66 years.

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“His remains will be taken to his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State today where the lying-in-state ceremony will take place tomorrow.

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“Date: Monday, 24th August 2026

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“Time: 11:00 a.m.

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“Venue: Pavillon, Ilaro, Ogun State.

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“We pray that Almighty Allah grants him eternal rest and gives his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones the strength and fortitude to bear this great loss.

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“May his soul rest in perfect peace. Ameen.”

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Also confirming the burial, the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi, shared an announcement from the Ilaro Muslim Community on his Instagram page, which read, “INNALILLAHI WAINNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN.

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“THE ILARO MUSLIM COMMUNITY WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THE BURIAL OF OUR BELOVED BROTHER, ALHAJI HASSAN TAIWO (OGOGO).

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“Burial Prayer at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground. 10am.

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“Announcer. Chief Imam Ilaro.”

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The PUNCH had earlier reported that Hassan’s death was confirmed by multiple sources, including Oloketuyi, on Sunday.

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The actor’s death came days after his daughters, Kaira and Lima Taiwo, appealed for medical assistance for their father, who had been battling stage-four cancer.

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The sisters had on Monday, August 17, 2026, sought medical advice and assistance for the actor on social media.

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According to Kaira, doctors had informed the family that they could no longer administer chemotherapy due to his condition.

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Hassan was a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry, particularly known for his contributions to Yoruba-language films.

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