Funke Akindele faces backslash for celebrating 49th birthday hours after Ogogo’s death
Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele has been criticised for celebrating her birthday hours after actor Ogogo’s death. Report says that Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Ogogo was buried on Monday, August 24, according to Islamic burial rites. Akindele, who had earlier mourned Ogogo’s passing on her Instagram story on Sunday, however, shared new pictures of…
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The veteran actor has lost his battle with cancer following weeks of concern over his deteriorating health. The Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the demise of veteran star Taiwo Ogogo Hassan, who on Sunday, August 23, 2026, passed away after losing his battle to cancer. The news of Ogogo's passing was announced by his daughter, Kira…
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