ValidViewNetwork can report that veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has penned a deeply emotional tribute to his late friend and colleague Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing their 42-year friendship as a divine gift and recounting their final moments together at the hospital.
Quadri, who was visibly devastated at Ogogo’s burial on Monday, August 24, 2026, took to social media to share his grief, memories, and reflections on a friendship that spanned over four decades.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return,” Quadri began, quoting the Islamic declaration of faith.
The Final Moments
Quadri recounted the last time he saw Ogogo at the hospital, a moment that would remain etched in his memory forever.
“Taiwo Hassan, I will never forget the last time I saw you at the hospital. You were lying on your sick bed, and when I saw you, I could not hold back my tears. You looked at me and said, ‘Yinka, don’t cry. Nothing bad will happen to me.’ I responded, ‘Yes, Amen,'” Quadri wrote.
Quadri recalled how Ogogo, in his characteristic strength, asked for water and drank from it, then reassured his friend:
“Yinka, can you see that I drank the water, even though I ate this morning?” He asked the doctors to confirm that he had indeed eaten that morning, and they confirmed it.”
At that moment, I said, ‘Glory be to God.’ My hope and faith became even stronger. The doctors only advised us to remain prayerful,” Quadri wrote. “Deep down, I know this was not your wish. It was not your wish to leave us so soon. It was not your wish to leave your children, your family, your friends, and the many people who loved you. But as painful as it is, we must accept the unquestionable will of God.”
A Friendship Since 1984
ValidViewNetwork understands that Quadri reflected on their 42-year friendship, which began in 1984 and grew into something beyond ordinary friendship.
“How many of our memories can I possibly remember?” Quadri asked. “We have known each other since 1984, and with time, our friendship grew into something beyond ordinary friendship. Many people tried to create a distance between us, but God never allowed it.”
“Twins from Heaven”
ValidViewNetwork can report that Quadri described their bond in the most profound terms:
“I have always said that we were twins from heaven, only born to different mothers.”
He wrote of how they handled disagreements:
“Neither of us ever went to the public to speak against the other. Whenever people heard rumours that we were fighting, they were only guessing. They never heard it from us.””What made our friendship special was the way we handled our disagreements. Whenever we had a misunderstanding, people would anticipate what would happen the next time we met at a public function. Yet, to their surprise, they would see us sitting beside each other, laughing, chatting, and walking together as if nothing had happened.”
Quadri recalled an incident when colleague Ajobiewe once called them out at a party, assuming they were fighting:
“He met us sitting together. Nobody told him that we were fighting; he simply assumed it. Afterwards, you and I even looked at each other and wondered, ‘Did Ajobiewe actually see us fighting? Why did he call us out?'””That was who we were.”
A Legacy of Friendship
ValidViewNetwork understands that Quadri concluded his tribute with words that captured the depth of his loss:
“You were more than a friend to me. You were my brother, my confidant, and my companion. Today, I understand even more deeply that some friendships are gifts from God, friendships that time, disagreements, rumours, and circumstances cannot destroy.”
“My dear friend, my beloved brother, Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, your departure has left a space that words cannot fill. But I will forever cherish the memories we shared, the laughter, the journeys, the movie locations, the disagreements we overcame, and the countless moments that made our friendship special.”
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“You may have left this world, but you will never leave my heart.”
Final Prayer
ValidViewNetwork can report that Quadri offered a final prayer for his departed friend:
“May Almighty God forgive your sins, grant you eternal rest, and give your family, children, friends, and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss. Rest peacefully, my beloved friend. Rest well, my brother. Until we meet again, may your soul rest in perfect peace.”
TAIWO HASSAN OGOGO
FOREVER IN MY HEART.ValidViewNetwork will continue to follow developments in the entertainment industry and bring you updates on the tribute events planned for the late icon.
