- Veteran actor Yinka Quadri broke down in tears at the burial of his longtime friend and colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, in an emotional scene that highlighted their decades-long bond.
- While many mourned with Quadri and remembered the close relationship between the two actors, others condemned the decision to film him so closely while he was grieving.
Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri was overcome with emotion as he broke down in tears at the burial of his lifelong friend and colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, on Monday, August 24, 2026.
The emotional moment was captured during Ogogo’s burial ceremony, where Yinka Quadri was visibly devastated by the loss of the veteran actor, whom he had described through their decades-long friendship as a brother.
The sight of Quadri crying intensely has touched many Nigerians, particularly those familiar with the longstanding relationship between both actors.
Sodunke Ewatomi Fadeelar: I remember back then in ilaro. During ogogo daughter wedding. They wore the same clothes. They are just like siblings
However, several social media users criticised the decision to record Quadri at such a vulnerable moment, arguing that mourners should be allowed to grieve privately.
Adeleke R. Bolanle: Someone is crying and you still put camera that close to him. Chai
KingTumzy.eth: Let’s be honest man, who Dey really get that mind video people when them Dey grieve sef? 🤦🏻
Faruq OLÒKOBA: Why’s anyone putting camera in his face this much?
DuduByNature: Who is that bastard that still have the gut to record this man in this devasting state. This is totally unacceptable and inappropriate 😔
Deyemi Lagos: Why can’t we take camera off this people this is wrong
SoftCodePoetry: You can tell he is been crying since he heard the news. It is well.
Just_ as I’m Iretiola: I hate the fact that people will be grieving this stupid blogger will be putting camera on their face. Rest the grief .kilo de
ReplyGuy: If I Dey grieve and you start recording me Omo, dem go separate us ni o
NatureMan: May God give Yinka Quadri and Ogogo’s entire family the strength to bear this loss. Decades of genuine brotherhood and shared history. Watching a lifelong friend go down like this hits so deep. May Taiwo Hassan rest in peace 🤲🤲🤲
J.O.K.A: Why u no kuku put the phone for him eye or give am make e record himself
