Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Adekunle, popularly known as Sule Alao Malaika or KS1 Malaika, could not hold back tears on stage after learning of the death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, widely celebrated as Ogogo. A video of the emotional moment began circulating on social media on Sunday, August 23, 2026, showing the Fuji star visibly shaken during a live performance as news of Ogogo's death reached him.
Malaika's Emotional Tribute During Live Performance
Malaika first reflected on the actor's character and the kind of man he was on screen, before the tribute took a deeply personal turn. In the latter part of his tribute, Malaika spoke about the unpredictability of death, noting that no one knows when their time on earth will come to an end. The Fuji star urged everyone around him to do good and show kindness, because life can end without warning. It was this closing message that struck the deepest chord with those who watched the clip online.
Who Was Taiwo Hassan Ogogo?
Taiwo Babatunde Hassan was born on October 31, 1959, in Ilaro, Ogun State. He began his acting journey in 1981 while still working as a mechanic, gradually becoming one of the most recognised faces in Yoruba-language cinema as an actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. His career spanned more than four decades. Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after a battle with stage 4 cancer. His family confirmed the news the same day. Burial arrangements were announced for Monday, August 24, 2026, in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State.
Tributes Pour In for Ogogo
Sule Alao Malaika was not alone in his grief. Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate, also known as Kwam1, was among the other industry figures who responded with emotion to the news. Colleagues and fans alike took to social media to mourn a pioneer whose contributions to Nigerian and Yoruba entertainment left a lasting imprint. The outpouring of tributes from musicians, actors, and fans underscores the tight bonds that exist within Nigeria's creative community and the magnitude of the void left by Ogogo's departure.
Fans React to Malaika's Tribute
Fans flooded social media with reactions after the video of the visibly distraught Fuji singer went viral. @stay_fortune wrote: "This life eehhh na so so post dem go dey post or dey cry dgrb the man daughter come dey cry nobody came thru for dem" @Slim_1313_ shared: "Very deep, RIP ogogo" @MorayoLafrique commented: "That ese re, ese re part really hit me" @DarkDude_04 said: "The last part was so emotional"
Yayi Mourns Ogogo's Death
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun state and Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, expressed sadness over the death of Ogogo. In a condolence message to the family of the late actor, signed by the senator’s media adviser, Kayode Odunaro, Adeola described Hassan’s death as “a monumental loss to the creative and entertainment industry.”
