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Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be buried in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday, following his death at age 66.
Hassan died at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, according to a burial announcement by veteran actor Jide Kosoko on his Instagram page.
Kosoko said the actor’s remains would be taken to Ilaro on Sunday ahead of a lying-in-state ceremony scheduled for Monday.
The statement read, “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.
“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.”
Also confirming the burial arrangements, Best of Nollywood founder Seun Oloketuyi shared an announcement from the Ilaro Muslim Community on his Instagram page.
The announcement 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.”
Hassan’s death was confirmed by multiple sources, including Oloketuyi, on Sunday.
His death came days after his daughters, Kaira and Lima Taiwo, appealed for medical assistance for their father, who had been battling stage-four cancer.
The sisters had on Monday, August 17, 2026, sought medical advice and assistance for the actor on social media.
According to Kaira, doctors had informed the family that they could no longer administer chemotherapy due to his condition.
Hassan was a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry, particularly known for his contributions to Yoruba-language films.
His death has sparked tributes from colleagues, fans, and other stakeholders in the Nigerian entertainment industry, with many mourning the loss of a notable figure in Yoruba cinema.
