The death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo has drawn a wave of mourning to his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, where residents gathered on Monday to receive his remains ahead of his burial.
The actor’s body was taken to the Ilaro Central Mosque, where mourners assembled to pay their final respects to one of the town’s best-known sons.
Videos from the scene showed a large crowd gathered around the mosque as Ogogo’s remains arrived, with the sombre reception reflecting the impact of his death on his hometown and admirers of his work.
The arrival of his remains came as preparations intensified for his final rites, with the Chief Imam of Ilaro announcing that the actor would be buried according to Islamic rites.
Ogogo’s burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Ilaro.
The development marks the beginning of the final stage of funeral arrangements for the actor, whose death at the age of 66 has continued to generate tributes from colleagues, fans and personalities across the entertainment industry.
Ogogo was one of the prominent figures in Yoruba-language cinema, where he built a career spanning several decades and became widely recognised for his distinctive performances.
His influence extended beyond acting, as he remained closely associated with Yoruba theatre and indigenous storytelling and helped bring the culture and language to audiences through film.
The actor’s death was earlier confirmed by members of his family and colleagues, triggering an outpouring of tributes from the Nigerian entertainment community.
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko was among those who announced details surrounding his death and funeral arrangements.
As Ilaro prepares to lay one of its most celebrated entertainers to rest, the gathering at the Central Mosque has provided an early glimpse of the grief surrounding the loss of an actor whose career made him a familiar figure to generations of Yoruba film audiences.
