Senator Adeola Honors Late Actor Ogogo in Tribute

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, also known as Yayai, released a tribute on his Instagram on Monday, 25 August 2026, honoring the late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who succumbed to stage four cancer. In his tribute, Adeola disclosed that he had been actively involved in financing and coordinating Ogogo's medical care during his illness.

He described Ogogo as more than just a celebrity from Ogun State, referring to him as "a dear brother and a proud son of Ilaro." Adeola expressed deep sorrow over Ogogo's passing, noting the hope and prayers that had surrounded his treatment. He prayed for Ogogo's forgiveness and that Allah grants him "Al-Jannah Firdaus." The senator extended his condolences to Ogogo's wife, children, and the broader Yewaland community, as well as his colleagues in the Nigerian film industry.

The tribute resonated with fans, leading to an outpouring of responses on social media.