A close associate of the late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, Jide Kosoko, has revealed that the late actor will be buried in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday.
Kosoko, also a veteran Nollywood star, disclosed in an Instagram post on Sunday that Ogogo’s remains would be taken to Ilaro on Sunday, where a lying-in-state ceremony would be held on Monday.
He confirmed that Ogogo died on Sunday at the age of 66.
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 Laying-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, the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi, shared an announcement from the Ilaro Muslim Community on his Instagram about the burial of the late actor.
He confirmed that a burial prayer will be held for the actor at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground by 10 am on Monday.
The post 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.”
It was earlier reported that Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, after a battle with cancer.
