The family of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has announced programmes to conclude the burial rites of the late actor.
Ogogo, who died at the age of 66 on Sunday, August 23, 2026, was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday, August 24, in accordance with Islamic rites.
His burial was attended by several prominent figures in the Yoruba film industry, including veteran actors Yinka Quadri and Jide Kosoko, as well as Femi Adebayo.
Kosoko, who announced the remaining programmes on behalf of the family, said the eighth-day Fidau prayer for the deceased would be held on Monday, August 31, in Ilaro.
He also announced an Artists’ Day to commemorate Ogogo 40 days after his burial.
According to Kosoko, the event will take place at Pavilion Hall, Ilaro, and will feature performances by actors, musicians, comedians, singers and other entertainers.
He said the event would be coordinated by the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN.
In a statement titled, “Message of appreciation and announcement of the remaining burial programmes for Alhaji Babatunde Taiwo Hassan, aka Ogogo,” Kosoko said, “The family also wishes to inform everyone of the remaining programmes to complete the burial rites of our beloved Alhaji Babatunde Taiwo Hassan, a.k.a. Ogogo.”
He added, “The 8th-day Fidau Prayer will take place on Monday, 31st August 2026, at Ilaro.”
Appealing to the late actor’s colleagues, fans and well-wishers to attend the Fidau, Kosoko said the family wanted them to join in praying for Ogogo’s peaceful repose.
On the Artists’ Day, he described the event as “a tradition and a fitting tribute from members of the entertainment industry” in honour of the late actor.
He said, “This will be a special day of performances and entertainment featuring actors, musicians, comedians, singers, and other entertainers, who will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Alhaji Babatunde Taiwo HASSAN, a.k.a. Ogogo.”
Kosoko also expressed appreciation to those who attended the actor’s burial, saying their presence demonstrated the love and respect they had for him.
Ogogo, who began his acting career in the early 1980s, became one of the leading figures in Yoruba-language cinema, working as an actor, producer and filmmaker.
His death has continued to attract tributes from colleagues and fans, many of whom have acknowledged his contribution to the development of Yoruba Nollywood.
