- Popular Yoruba movie industry figures came together on Friday, August 21, to offer heartfelt prayers for ailing veteran actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo
- The video featured well-known faces including Jide Kosoko, Lateef Adedimeji, Mr Latin, and Antar Laniyan joining in the prayer session
- Ogogo has been battling a serious illness, with his family previously making an emotional appeal to the public for support
A moving video surfaced online on Friday, August 21, 2026, showing some of Nollywood’s most recognisable faces uniting in prayer for veteran Yoruba actor Alhaji Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, whose health has become a growing concern within the film community.
The footage brought together a powerful gathering of industry figures, all seeking Allah’s mercy and divine intervention on behalf of the beloved entertainer. Faces spotted in the video included Yinka Quadri, Mr Latin, Jide Kosoko, Antar Laniyan, Madam Saje, Rotimi Salami, Toyosi Adesanya, and Lateef Adedimeji, among others.
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Ogogo’s Health Battle
Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, a celebrated figure in the Yoruba film industry known for his commanding screen presence, has been battling a serious illness, with his family previously making an emotional public appeal on his behalf.
The prayer session, which has since attracted reactions on Instagram, reflected just how deeply the veteran actor is cherished by colleagues and fans alike.
The post drew an outpouring of emotional responses from followers who were clearly moved by the solidarity shown.
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A video of Nollywood stars praying for Ogogo is below:
Another video from the gathering is below:
Reactions to prayer for Ogogo
Legit.ng captured some of the reactions on Instagram, read the comments below:
@habyke_27 wrote:
“He’s loved by many”
@_lanleriyke shared:
“I believe in prayer you all will never sit like this to mourn him inshallah my sweet daddy that made my childhood so sweet will live again in good health”
@bestgoldeva commented:
“He’s loved, may the Lord Almighty accept our prayers”
@temmytee1216 wrote:
“Amen oooooo, I believe with God all things are possible”
@shabril2503 said:
“Amin Nothing is impossible. Taiwo Hassan will be well in the name, The Grace, The Power and The Mercy of The Lord.”
Cleric speaks about visit to Ogogo
Legit.ng also reported that an Islamic cleric who had publicly committed to delivering herbal medicine to ailing Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo opened up about his visit to the actor.
He narrated his experience as well as his observations, triggering reactions online.
“Pls let’s continue to put him in our prayers. There’s nothing our God cannot do,” he said.
Source: Legit.ng