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Actor Ogogo to be buried Monday

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, will be buried Monday in Ilaro, Ogun State.
  • Hassan died Sunday at age 66 after battling stage-four cancer, his daughters had previously sought medical assistance for him.
  • His death is mourned by colleagues and fans, with tributes highlighting his contributions to the Nigerian film industry.

Veteran Nollywood actor and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, widely recognized as Ogogo, is set to be laid to rest on Monday in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State. Hassan passed away on Sunday at the age of 66, following a battle with stage-four cancer.

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.

— Jide KosokoAnnouncement of Taiwo Hassan's death.

The burial arrangements were announced by fellow veteran actor Jide Kosoko via Instagram. Hassan's remains were to be transported to Ilaro on Sunday for a lying-in-state ceremony on Monday. The announcement from the Ilaro Muslim Community confirmed the burial prayer would take place at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026.

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

— Jide KosokoDetails of the burial arrangements.

Hassan's death comes days after his daughters, Kaira and Lima Taiwo, publicly appealed for medical assistance for their father. They shared on social media that doctors had indicated chemotherapy was no longer a viable option due to the advanced stage of his illness. The family had been exploring alternative treatments.

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.

— Jide KosokoA prayer for the deceased and his family.

His passing has prompted widespread mourning within the Nigerian film industry. Senator Solomon Adeola, known as Yayi, described Hassan's death as a "monumental loss to the creative and entertainment industry," emphasizing his contributions to society through filmmaking and advocacy. Actor and filmmaker Saheed Balogun also shared his grief, posting a tribute on Instagram.

INNALILLAHI WAINNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN. THE ILARO MUSLIM COMMUNITY WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THE BURIAL OF OUR BELOVED BROTHER, ALHAJI HASSAN TAIWO (OGOGO).

— Ilaro Muslim CommunityOfficial announcement of burial from the Ilaro Muslim Community.
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