Laide Bakare Defends Dancing Amid Ogogo's Mourning

Laide Bakare addressed the backlash she received after a video of her dancing went viral, which coincided with the mourning of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo. In an emotional video posted on Instagram on August 23, 2026, Bakare explained that she had been away from her phone for an extended period while attending a movie premiere and was unaware of the situation until she returned.

She emphasized that Sunday was not a day for celebration, describing the atmosphere as one of collective grief following Ogogo's passing. Bakare urged her followers not to rush to judgment without knowing the full circumstances surrounding the video.

The post elicited mixed reactions, with some expressing sympathy while others remained unconvinced. Additionally, there were mentions of Ogogo's health and tributes following his demise, but those details are not the focus of Bakare's response.