Kira Taiwo, daughter of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, announced a 40-day prayer gathering on InstagramThe prayer session is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at a pavilion in Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, starting at 12 noonThe event marks 40 days since Ogogo’s passing, held in line with Islamic tradition to honour the veteran actor’s memoryPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The daughter of late Yoruba film icon Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has called on family, friends, and well-wishers to gather for a 40-day prayer in his honour.Kira Taiwo made the announcement on Wednesday via Instagram, sharing an invitation poster that bore a portrait of her late father alongside the inscription: “You are invited to the 40 days prayer for Alh. Al-Hassan Babatunde Taiwo ‘Ogogo.'”The prayer session is fixed for Friday, October 2, 2026, beginning at 12 noon at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground in Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State — the same town where the veteran actor was laid to rest.Ogogo’s burial and legacyOgogo was buried on August 24, 2026, a day after his death at the age of 66. His passing marked the end of a career that stretched across more than four decades in the Yoruba film industry, earning him a place among the most celebrated actors in Nigerian cinema.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments.
Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The 40-day prayer gathering follows Islamic tradition and is expected to draw the actor’s family members, close friends, colleagues from the entertainment industry, and associates who wish to continue celebrating his life and legacy.In related news, Legit.ng reported that Ogogo’s aide opened up about how the actor’s cancer was eventually discovered.Ogogo’s family’s announcement about the 40-day prayer is below:Fans mourn OgogoThe announcement stirred an outpouring of emotion on Instagram, with many fans struggling to believe that 40 days had already passed since his death.@aroraheemot wrote:”Almighty Allah will forever ease his affairs and have mercy on us too🤲🏾❤️”@grow_withdees commented:”Oga o oti ya pe 40days I remember him everyday rest on sir”@eraofageless shared:”40days just like yesterday, may your soul continue to rest in peace sir”@ife_oluwa.01 said:”So it’s up to 40 days already…. Keep resting in power Legend 🕊️”@omowunmifatimoh990gmail.com4 wrote:”hummmm just like yesterday 40 days May Almighty allah grant him Al-janas fridaous”Mcalways speaks about a message from Ogogo’s familyMeanwhile, Legit.ng reported that skit maker Mcalways recounted a personal experience involving Ogogo’s sister, which took an unexpected and emotional turn. According to Mcalways, he paid a visit to Ogogo’s sister and discovered during the visit that she was battling high blood pressure. Concerned about her condition, he accompanied her to the hospital for treatment.
However, days after the visit, Ogogo’s sister called Mcalways with news about the actor’s health. The revelation reportedly left the skit maker shaken. Source: Legit.ng Olumide Alake (Entertainment Editor) Olumide Alake is a Lifestyle and Entertainment Journalist with 7 years of experience in news media. He holds an awarded certificate from the Editorial CDS during his service year.
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