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VIDEO: Yinka Quadri Weeps as Ogogo is Buried in Ogun

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  • Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri wept at the burial of his colleague, Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, in Ogun State.
  • Quadri was among many Nollywood personalities who gathered to pay their final respects to Hassan, who died after a battle with stage-four cancer.
  • Hassan, 66, was laid to rest in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, according to Islamic rites.

Tears flowed as veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri mourned his longtime colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, during his burial in Ilaro, Ogun State.

Quadri was visibly emotional on Monday as he joined other prominent members of the Nigerian film industry to bid farewell to Hassan. The deceased actor died on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66, following a courageous battle with stage-four cancer.

Among the notable figures present at the burial were veteran actor Jide Kosoko, actress Ireti Osayemi, and Femi Adebayo, all of whom arrived in Ilaro to pay their final respects. Quadri had been a close associate of Hassan and was among colleagues who supported him during his illness.

Hassan's remains were interred in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, according to Islamic rites. His passing has been met with widespread tributes from colleagues and fans who remember his contributions to the Nigerian film industry.

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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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