Adewale Ayuba Prays for Ailing Actor Ogogo at Wedding, Recalls Mecca Trip
Ayuba Prays for Ogogo at Wedding, Recalls Mecca Trip

A video from a wedding ceremony on Sunday, August 23, 2026, captured veteran singer Adewale Ayuba publicly praying for ailing actor Ogogo. The footage, which circulated on Instagram, showed Ayuba, who was performing on the bandstand, pausing to address Yinka Quadri directly when he spotted him in front of the stage.

Ayuba's Public Prayer and Personal Recollection

Ayuba said he had heard about Ogogo's health struggles on television and offered prayers for his swift recovery. He invoked God's sovereignty over life and death, expressing his belief that the veteran actor would get back on his feet. Adding a deeply personal touch, Ayuba reminded Quadri of the time the three of them—himself, Quadri, and Ogogo—travelled together on a holy pilgrimage, recounting the prayers they offered during that journey as a sign of the bond they share.

The wedding of Adewunmi and Azeez was the setting for the emotional moment. The video also showed Yinka Quadri in high spirits, dancing and spraying money into a carton set aside for the purpose, while also stopping to exchange pleasantries with guests around him.

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Fans React to the Emotional Moment

The video stirred strong emotions among fans, many of whom have been following Ogogo's health situation closely and hoping for positive news. Comments poured in from followers who were moved by Ayuba's public declaration of support for his old friend.

  • @oluwatoyinafolabiajayi wrote: "This is Yinka Quadri. Ayuba is now a Christian."
  • @alawayealaorahman shared: "They went to Mecca together in 2003: Ayuba Ogogo, Yinka Quadri, and Ibrahim Labake."
  • @mahsiatismail commented: "Ameen YA Allah"

Ogogo's Daughter Gives Update About Actor

Legit.ng had reported that Ogogo's daughter, Kira Taiwo, broke down in tears during a livestream on Sunday, August 23, 2026, while reacting to a cleric who publicly shared details of visiting her ailing father. According to Kira, the cleric's video eventually made its way to the family's WhatsApp group, leaving a close relative deeply distressed and questioning whether Ogogo was dying. She expressed frustration over what she described as attempts by some people to profit from her father's health crisis, urging those involved to fear God and show greater sensitivity to the family's situation.

The public prayers from Ayuba at the wedding, alongside the family's plea for sensitivity, highlight the ongoing concern for Ogogo's health and the support he continues to receive from friends and fans alike.

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