- Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri arrived in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday, August 24, 2026, for the funeral rites of his close friend Taiwo Hassan Ogogo
- Quadri and Ogogo shared a decades-long friendship, with fans recalling the two actors celebrating milestone birthdays together
- Fans flooded social media with emotional tributes, noting how deeply Quadri appeared to be grieving the loss of his longtime companion
Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri made a deeply emotional appearance in Ilaro, Ogun state, on Monday, August 24, 2026, as he joined other celebrities to honour his longtime friend and colleague, the late Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
The remains of Taiwo Hassan Ogogo arrived in his Ilaro hometown ahead of the burial, drawing an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow entertainers who gathered to pay their final respects to the legendary actor.
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A Brotherhood That Spanned Decades
Quadri and Ogogo were widely regarded as inseparable figures in the Yoruba film industry, and their bond ran far deeper than professional ties.
Social media users who spotted Quadri at the funeral rites were quick to recall shared memories of the two men.
For many who saw footage of Quadri at the ceremony, the grief on his face told its own story. The two actors were born in the same year and month, making the loss feel particularly poignant for those who had followed their friendship over the years.
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A video of Yinka Quadri in Ilaro is below:
Fans React to Quadri’s Appearance
Legit.ng compiled reactions from social media users on Instagram below:
@bukola.olanrewaju.144 wrote:
“May God comfort the whole family 🙏🏽”
@beckytee567 commented:
“Daddy yinka take heart, it’s not easy to lost friend like Him ooo, their birthday is same year, same month I think it’s just a week interval, I could remember when they’re doing their 50th birthday, it’s Alhaji saheed osupa that play for them then”
@oriola_abiola shared:
“The kind dear wey this man go use Dey live now. I remembered when I lost my brother, ma when I know say anybody can die for no reason. Omo that was his brother from another mother”
@bodifidence_by_nini wrote:
“Both of them have been very close friends for years. I remember when my school went on an excursion to the National Theatre while I was still in primary school. I can still remember seeing the two of them alight from their cars and greeting us. 😢”
@_kissbally said:
“God comfort Daddy Quadri in all sides🥹”
@olatunji_sodiq31 reacted:
“This man heart is break 💔 😢 una just dey see him stand 🧍♂️ or walking 🚶♂️ is in big pain”
Ogogo: Laide Bakare responds to criticism
Legit.ng previously reported that actress Laide Bakare broke her silence amid criticism on social media.
Bakare had shared a dance video amid Ogogo’s mourning, an action that did not go well with many. The Nollywood actress has since addressed the video online.
Source: Legit.ng