Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be buried in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Hassan, 66, died at about 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, according to a burial announcement made by veteran actor Jide Kosoko on Instagram.
Kosoko said the late actor’s remains would be transported to Ilaro on Sunday ahead of a lying-in-state ceremony scheduled for Monday.
According to the announcement, the ceremony will hold at the Pavillon, Ilaro, from 11:00 a.m.
Kosoko, while announcing the death, prayed for the repose of Hassan’s soul and strength for his family, colleagues, friends and other loved ones to cope with the loss.
The burial was also confirmed by Seun Oloketuyi, founder of Best of Nollywood, who shared an announcement from the Ilaro Muslim Community.
