Yinka Quadri Weeps As Ogogo Is Laid To Rest

Veteran actor Yinka Quadri broke down in tears on Monday as his longtime colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was laid to rest in Ilaro, Ogun State.

Quadri was among the prominent figures in the Yoruba film industry who converged on the late actor’s hometown to pay their final respects.

The two stars shared a decades-long relationship dating back to the early days of indigenous-language cinema.

Quadri was also among the colleagues who rallied around Hassan during his battle with stage-four cancer, visiting him and making public appeals for support.

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The burial was solemn, with wailing, prayers, and tributes pouring in from colleagues, family members, and fans.

Veteran actor Jide Kosoko, actress Ireti Osayemi, Femi Adebayo, and several other Nollywood personalities also attended, arriving early in Ilaro to bid farewell to the cultural icon.

Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66.

He featured in more than 300 Yoruba films and was celebrated for his versatility as an actor, producer, and director.

In the days leading up to his death, his daughters, Kira and Lima Taiwo, raised the alarm over his deteriorating health.

The news of his passing sparked an outpouring of grief across the entertainment industry and beyond.

Political figures and traditional rulers from Yewaland were also present as the industry bid farewell to one of its most recognisable faces.