Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri was overcome with emotion on Monday as he attended the burial of his longtime colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, in Ilaro, Ogun State.
Quadri was among several notable figures in the Nigerian film industry who gathered in Ilaro to honour the late actor and bid him a final farewell.
The veteran actor shared a close relationship with Hassan and was also among colleagues who supported him during his illness.
Other Nollywood personalities at the burial included veteran actor Jide Kosoko, actress Ireti Osayemi and actor Femi Adebayo, among others.
Hassan died on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66, following a battle with stage-four cancer.
His death has continued to generate tributes from colleagues, fans and prominent Nigerians, who have described him as an influential figure in the Nigerian film industry.
The burial ceremony in Ilaro was marked by emotional scenes as family members, friends and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects to the celebrated actor.
