The remains of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be laid to rest in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday.
Hassan passed away at about 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66.
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko announced the burial arrangements on Instagram, revealing that the actor’s remains would be moved to Ilaro on Sunday ahead of the lying-in-state ceremony.
According to the announcement, the ceremony will hold at the Pavillon in Ilaro by 11 a.m. on Monday.
“With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of ALHAJI TAIWO HASSAN, popularly known as OGOGO, who passed away at 3:00 p.m. today Sunday, 23rd August 2026. At 66 years.
“His remains will be taken to his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State today where the lying-in-state ceremony will take place tomorrow.
“Date: Monday, 24th August 2026
“Time: 11:00 a.m.
“Venue: Pavillon, Ilaro, Ogun State.”
The statement also called for prayers for the deceased and his loved ones.
“We pray that Almighty Allah grants him eternal rest and gives his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones the strength and fortitude to bear this great loss.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace. Ameen.”
Seun Oloketuyi, founder of Best of Nollywood, also shared a separate announcement from the Ilaro Muslim Community confirming the burial.
It read: “INNALILLAHI WAINNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN.
“THE ILARO MUSLIM COMMUNITY WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THE BURIAL OF OUR BELOVED BROTHER, ALHAJI HASSAN TAIWO (OGOGO).
“Burial Prayer at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground. 10am.
“Announcer. Chief Imam Ilaro.”
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Prompt News reports the burial arrangements come days after Hassan’s daughters, Kaira and Lima Taiwo, appealed publicly for medical assistance for their father after revealing that he was battling Stage 4 cancer.
Kaira had disclosed that doctors told the family they could no longer continue his chemotherapy because of his condition.
Hassan was a prominent figure in Yoruba-language cinema and enjoyed a career spanning several decades, featuring in numerous Nigerian films.
