LAGOS, NIGERIA — August 23, 2026: The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of veteran Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Tajudeen Afolabi, popularly known as Ogogo.
The development was reported on Sunday, August 23, 2026, although the social Media News provided limited details surrounding the reported death aside a short troubled video of his daughter posted online.
Ogogo is widely recognised as one of the notable figures in the Yoruba movie industry, having contributed significantly to the growth and development of indigenous Nigerian cinema.
His reported passing has sparked concern and reactions among members of the Yoruba film community, fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry. It was also widely reported that Yoruba actors had previously held a special prayer session for Ogogo, indicating that there had been concerns surrounding his wellbeing and calls for the heavenly God to proffer healings to his ailing situations.
As is stands, entertainment community and his numerous fans are expected to await official confirmation and further information from his family, representatives or close associates.
May his soul rest in a perfect peace.
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