The burial of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was marked by emotional scenes on Monday as family members, friends, colleagues and Ilaro people gathered in Ilaro, Ogun State, to pay their final respects to the late actor.
Ogogo’s wife was seen in tears during the burial ceremony, with family friends and other mourners consoling her as she struggled to contain her emotions.
His longtime friend and colleague, Yinka Quadri, was also visibly emotional as he mourned the death of the actor and fellow veteran. 
The remains of the 66-year-old actor were taken to the burial ground in accordance with Islamic rites after a lying-in-state ceremony held earlier in Ilaro, his hometown.
The burial attracted several prominent personalities from the Yoruba movie industry, including veteran actors Jide Kosoko, Faithia Balogun, Femi Adebayo, Madam Saje, Mr Latin, Toyosi Adesanya, Ireti Osayemi and Bisi Omo Logbalogba.
Actor Bola Oyin-Adejobi also paid tribute to Ogogo ahead of the burial, praying that the deceased would attain Al-Jannah Firdaus.
Ogogo died at about 3pm on Sunday at the age of 66, according to an announcement by fellow actor Jide Kosoko.
His death came days after his daughters, Kaira and Lima Taiwo, appealed for financial and medical assistance for their father, who had been battling stage-four cancer.
Kaira had earlier revealed that doctors had ruled out further chemotherapy because of his condition, prompting the family to explore alternative treatment options.
Ogogo was one of the most recognisable faces in Yoruba-language cinema, with a career spanning more than four decades.
He featured in hundreds of films and played a significant role in the development and promotion of Yoruba Nollywood, earning widespread recognition for his distinctive acting style and contributions to the industry.
His death has continued to generate tributes from colleagues, fans and other stakeholders in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
