BREAKING: Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’s’ Remains Arrive Ilaro for Burial as Nollywood Stars Gather to Pay Last Respects
BREAKING: Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’s’ Remains Arrive Ilaro for Burial as Nollywood Stars Gather to Pay Last Respects—-The remains of the late Yoruba film icon have arrived in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, ahead of his final rites as family, friends, colleagues and residents mourn his passing.
The remains of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have arrived in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, ahead of his burial today, Monday, August 24, 2026.
The arrival of the late actor’s remains has drawn family members, friends, colleagues and residents to Ilaro as preparations for his final rites get underway.
Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, at the age of 66, following a battle with stage-four cancer. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Kira Hassan, and announced by veteran actor Jide Kosoko.
Nollywood Stars Arrive to Honour Ogogo
Several prominent figures from the Yoruba film industry have already arrived in Ilaro to pay their final respects to the celebrated actor.
@juju_tvmedia Ogogo’s children mourned their daddy We’re live at the burial service of the late veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, who passed away at the age of 66. May his soul rest in perfect peace. 🕊️ 📍Ilaro, Ogun State
Veteran actors Yinka Quadri and Jide Kosoko were among those seen in the town, while actress Ireti Osayemi also arrived as mourners gathered to bid Ogogo farewell.
@sophisticatedowambe Libe up at Ogogo burial servuce
The atmosphere in Ilaro has been marked by grief as residents and members of the entertainment community remember an actor whose career spanned more than four decades.
@ajoketv Actress Ireti Osayemi arrives llaro, Ogun state for late actor Ogogo’s funeral rites set to hold this morning
Burial to Follow Islamic Rites
Ogogo’s burial is expected to be conducted according to Islamic rites.
Earlier announcements from the Ilaro Muslim Community stated that the burial prayer would take place at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground in Ilaro. Reports from local sources put the prayer at 10:00 a.m., while an earlier announcement by Jide Kosoko had listed an 11:00 a.m. lying-in-state ceremony at the Ilaro Pavilion.
@onpointtalk_media INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN 🕊️ Family, Friends and Colleagues gather for the burial rite of our beloved Legend Actor Alhaji Hassan Taiwo (Ogogo). May Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus and give his family and loved ones the strength to bear the loss. 🤲🏽 📍 Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground, Ilaro Stay Onpoint Always #onpointtalkmedia #MediaAwonLobaLoba #onpointtalk
A Career That Spanned More Than Four Decades
Born in Ilaro on October 31, 1959, Taiwo Hassan became one of the most recognisable figures in Yoruba cinema.
He began his acting career in the early 1980s and eventually became a full-time actor after years of working in other professions. Over the decades, he built a reputation through memorable performances in productions including Owo Blow, Omo Ghetto, Omin, Tenant of the House and Aníkúlápó.
His contribution to Yoruba-language filmmaking earned him a lasting place among Nigeria’s most respected veteran actors.
A Town Mourns Its Son
The arrival of Ogogo’s remains has brought the actor’s remarkable career and final journey back to the community where his life began.
As Ilaro prepares to lay one of its most celebrated sons to rest, colleagues, fans and residents continue to pay tribute to a man whose work helped shape generations of Yoruba cinema.
Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” was 66. May his soul rest in peace.
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