Ogogo laid to rest in Ilaro as Tinubu, Abiodun mourn

Summary

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, with tributes from President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Highlights

• The interment took place at his residence in Ilaro, while prayers were held at Agunloye Ashade Pavilion.
• Abiodun was represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasiu Isiaka, at the burial.
• Nollywood figures including TAMPAN president Bolaji Amusan, known as Mr Latin, and Yinka Quadri joined other sympathisers at the funeral.
• Tinubu described Ogogo as a distinguished artiste whose career helped shape Yoruba-language theatre and Nigerian cinema.
• The President said Ogogo’s work, mentorship and influence on younger artistes would remain part of Nigeria’s cultural history.