Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be laid to rest today, Monday, August 24, in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State.
Hassan died at about 3 p.m. on Sunday at the age of 66, according to an announcement by fellow veteran actor Jide Kosoko. His remains were taken to Ilaro ahead of the burial.
The Ilaro Muslim Community announced that the funeral prayer for the actor will hold at 10 a.m. at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground, according to an announcement by the Chief Imam of Ilaro.
Kosoko had earlier announced that a lying-in-state ceremony would take place at the Pavilion at 11 a.m. on Monday.
Ogogo’s death came days after his family disclosed that he was battling stage-four cancer and appealed for medical assistance.
The actor was a prominent figure in Yoruba-language cinema, with a career spanning several decades as an actor, filmmaker, and director. His death has drawn tributes from colleagues, fans, and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
