Ogogo’s burial: Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko, others arrive in Ilaro

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Nollywood actors, including Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko and Toyosi Adesanya, have arrived in Ilaro, Ogun State, for the burial of veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.

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The actors arrived in the hometown of the deceased on Monday morning ahead of the burial rites scheduled to hold later in the day.

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Also among those who arrived in Ilaro are Ireti Osayemi and Bisi Omo Logbalogba, who are expected to join other colleagues, family members and well-wishers for the Janazah prayers for the late actor.

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Actor Bola Oyin-Adejobi also paid tribute to Ogogo during an interview with newsmen ahead of his burial, while praying for the deceased to attain Al-Jannah Firdaus.

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The burial rites come a day after Ogogo’s remains were taken to Ilaro, his hometown, following his death on Sunday.

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Ogogo died at 3pm 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 had announced that the actor’s remains would be taken to Ilaro, 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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The Ilaro Muslim Community also announced the burial prayer for the veteran actor.

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The announcement, shared by the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi, 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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Ogogo’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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Kaira had disclosed that doctors informed the family that they could no longer administer chemotherapy because of his condition, prompting the family to seek other treatment options.

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

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His career spanned more than four decades, during which he featured in hundreds of films and became one of the most recognisable faces in Yoruba cinema.

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