Ogogo died on Sunday at the age of 66 after a prolonged battle with stage-four cancer and was buried on Monday
Adeola described Ogogo as a dear brother and a proud son of Ilaro in Ogun State who brought joy to generations
Senator Solomon Adeola, who represents Ogun West in the National Assembly, has broken his silence on the passing of Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, saying every possible effort was made to keep the actor alive...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
Adeola, commonly called Yayi, made the remarks in a condolence statement released following Ogogo’s death on Sunday. The actor, aged 66, had been battling stage-four cancer before he passed away and was laid to rest on Monday.
Adeola speaks on Ogogo’s death
The senator said the loss was especially painful given how long the actor had been ill and the collective effort that went into supporting his medical care. He described the late actor as far more than a respected figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
“We share in their grief over this sad and irreplaceable loss,” Adeola said in his statement.
Adeola called Ogogo a dear brother and a proud son of Ilaro in Ogun State, noting that his career brought happiness to several generations of Nigerians and played a meaningful role in the growth of the Nigerian film industry.
Senator extends condolences to family
Adeola offered his condolences to Ogogo’s wife, children, and the entire Hassan family. He also expressed sympathy to the people of Yewaland and Ogun State at large, as well as the actor’s colleagues and associates across the entertainment industry.
The senator acknowledged all those whose lives the late actor had touched through his work on screen over the years.
He prayed for Allah’s forgiveness and mercy for Ogogo and asked God to grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus. He also prayed for strength and fortitude for the family and others mourning his passing.
Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi honoured late actor Ogogo with a massive billboard tribute on Monday, August 24, 2026
The billboard carried an emotional farewell message alongside a photo of the departed actor on a major road
Ogogo passed on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a short battle with cancer and was buried amid tears from colleagues
Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi has found a deeply personal way to say goodbye to late Nollywood actor Ogogo, going beyond words to erect a massive billboard in the actor’s honour.
Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. His burial drew an outpouring of grief from friends and colleagues in the Nigerian movie industry, with heartbreaking footage from the event circulating widely online.
Yayi had been one of the most prominent supporters of the late actor during his illness, reportedly going to considerable lengths to fund his medical care. On Monday, August 24, 2026, just a day after the burial, the senator took his tribute a step further by commissioning a large billboard bearing Ogogo’s photograph and an emotional farewell message.
always keep close, our world was brighter for having you in it. Rest in peace, Ogogo.”
A video of the billboard made its rounds on social media the same day, drawing widespread attention and sparking conversations about the bond between the politician and the late movie star.
