Veteran actor Dele Odule mourns late colleague Ogogo

Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has expressed profound grief over the death of his colleague and friend of nearly four decades, Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo. Odule described the loss as one that words cannot adequately capture, emphasizing the deep brotherhood they shared since their youth.

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Taiwo, this is a loss that no words I put out can adequately describe.

"My dear friend and brother of nearly 40 years. Ours was one of those friendships that life just blesses one with," Odule wrote on Instagram. He reminisced about their journey as young men navigating life, never imagining they would form such a lasting bond that transformed friendship into brotherhood.

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My dear friend and brother of nearly 40 years. Ours was one of those friendships that life just blesses one with.

Odule shared nostalgic videos of their time together, highlighting Ogogo's significant contributions to Nigerian theatre and his pride in his heritage as an indigene of Ilaro, Ogun State. The actor noted the national mourning that followed the news, with fans, colleagues, and his hometown community honoring his memory.

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I will miss you a lot, Taiwo. I will miss the happiness you always exude. Who will Yinka and I banter with now?

Reflecting on their close circle, which included veteran actor Yinka Quadri, Odule lamented the loss of their banter and companionship. "I will miss you a lot, Taiwo. I will miss the happiness you always exude. Who will Yinka and I banter with now?" he questioned, underscoring the irreplaceable void left by Ogogo's departure. He concluded by wishing Ogogo eternal rest and acceptance of his deeds by Allah.

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You won’t be here to remind me that you are my big brother. You have left Yinka to continue that with me. We will both miss the brotherhood we shared for years.