Adewale Elesho Honors Taiwo Hassan Ogogo at Funeral

On August 24, 2026, actor Adewale Elesho attended the funeral rites of the late Taiwo Hassan Ogogo in Ilaro, where he paid tribute to Ogogo, describing him as a man of exceptional character, using the Yoruba term "omoluabi" to signify honor and integrity. Elesho admitted to his own health struggles while honoring Ogogo, who passed away on August 23, 2026, after a short battle with cancer.

During the ceremony, Elesho recounted a personal experience from a film production where he refused to comply with a script's demands, leading to tension. Ogogo intervened to support him during this dispute, which left a lasting impression on Elesho.

The funeral was marked by emotional tributes from colleagues and friends. Additionally, Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi honored Ogogo with a billboard featuring a farewell message along a major road.