Family announces Fidau, artists’ tribute for late actor Ogogo
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- The family of the late Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, announced details for completing his burial rites.
- An 8th-day Fidau prayer will be held on August 31, 2026, followed by an Artists' Day 40 days after his burial.
- Ogogo died at 66 on August 23, 2026, and was buried according to Islamic rites in Ilaro, Ogun State.
The family of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, has outlined the remaining programs to complete his burial rites following his passing. Ogogo died at the age of 66 on Sunday, August 23, 2026, and was laid to rest on August 24 in Ilaro, Ogun State, in accordance with Islamic traditions.
On behalf of the family of our late colleague, Alhaji Babatunde Taiwo HASSAN, a.k.a. Ogogo, I have the mandate of the family to express our profound appreciation to everyone who turned out en masse for his burial on Monday, 24th August 2026.
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko, speaking on behalf of the family, announced that the 8th-day Fidau prayer is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026, in Ilaro. This prayer is a significant part of the Islamic burial rites, seeking divine mercy for the deceased.
In a further tribute to the late actor's legacy, an Artists' Day will be held 40 days after Ogogo's burial at the Pavilion Hall in Ilaro. Kosoko described this event as a traditional and fitting tribute from the entertainment industry, intended to celebrate Ogogo's life and contributions.
The family also wishes to inform everyone of the remaining programmes to complete the burial rites of our beloved Alhaji Babatunde Taiwo HASSAN, a.k.a. Ogogo. The 8th-day Fidau Prayer will take place on Monday, 31st August 2026, at Ilaro.
The Artists' Day will feature performances and entertainment from actors, musicians, comedians, and singers, all coming together to honor the memory of Alhaji Babatunde Taiwo Hassan, a.k.a. Ogogo. The program will be coordinated by the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).
As part of the final activities to honour our late colleague, an Artists’ Day will be held 40 days after his burial at the Pavilion Hall, Ilaro. This will be a special day of performances and entertainment featuring actors, musicians, comedians, singers, and other entertainers, who will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Alhaji Babatunde Taiwo HASSAN, a.k.a. Ogogo.
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