The remains of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State.
The actor’s burial on Monday was marked by grief as family members, friends, colleagues and sympathisers gathered to bid farewell to the 66-year-old film star.
Ogogo’s remains were carried to his final resting place amid emotional scenes as the burial was conducted in accordance with Islamic rites.
One of the most touching moments was the reaction of his longtime friend and colleague, Yinka Quadri, who broke down in tears as mourners consoled him.
Other Nollywood stars who travelled to Ilaro to pay their final respects included Jide Kosoko, Faithia Balogun, Femi Adebayo, Mr Latin, Toyosi Adesanya, Odunlade Ademola, Ireti Osayemi and Bisi Omo Logbalogba, among others.
Actor Bola Oyin-Adejobi also paid tribute to Ogogo ahead of the burial, praying for the deceased to attain Al-Jannah Firdaus.
The burial rites came a day after Ogogo’s remains were brought to Ilaro following his death on Sunday.
Insightlinks reports that Ogogo died at about 3pm on Sunday at the age of 66, according to an announcement by veteran actor Jide Kosoko.
His death came shortly after his daughters, Kira and Lima Taiwo, revealed that he was battling stage-four cancer and appealed for medical assistance.
The daughters had disclosed that his condition had deteriorated and that doctors were no longer able to continue chemotherapy, prompting the family to seek alternative treatment options.
Ogogo’s final days attracted widespread concern and support from colleagues and fans, with several Nollywood personalities rallying around the family and seeking medical assistance for the veteran actor.
The late actor was one of the most recognisable figures in Yoruba-language cinema. His career spanned more than four decades, during which he featured in hundreds of films and made significant contributions as an actor, filmmaker and director.
His death marks the loss of one of the veterans who helped shape Yoruba cinema and connect different generations of Nigerian film audiences.
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