Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has publicly responded to criticism after a video of her dancing circulated online during the mourning period for veteran actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo. In an emotional Instagram video posted on Sunday, August 23, 2026, Bakare explained that she had been away from her phone for hours, attending a movie premiere, and only learned of the widespread tagging upon her return.
Actress explains her absence and ignorance of the video
Bakare, visibly distressed, addressed her followers directly, stating that she had not seen any tags until people pointed out that a particular video of her had been shared widely. She said, "It's a dark Sunday for all of us. I just go back for a movie premiere. I haven't seen any tags but people said that a particular video of me that has been tagged up and down."
The actress stressed that Sunday was not a day for celebration, describing the mood as one of collective grief following Ogogo's passing. She urged her followers not to rush to judgement without knowing the full circumstances behind the video, adding, "Today is not a good day, it's a sad day. My phone was not with me for so long. I just got back. The blow itself is too high. I don't like to do videos but please don't tag me to something terrible. We just lost a rare gem. Mind what you say, don't judge what you don't know, don't assume what you don't know, please, it's a dark Sunday."
Mixed reactions from fans and social media users
Her response drew a range of reactions on social media, with some expressing sympathy while others remained unconvinced. Twitter user @9thof10 commented, "Apologized and she still left the video on her page," while @Just1God_ wrote, "She might not know at first fr." Another user, @KabirAdemola5, questioned, "Sad day and u wear all of this make up?"
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Ogogo's daughter, Kira, shared their last conversation weeks before his demise. Additionally, an old video of Ogogo recounting what his doctor told him about his health condition resurfaced after his passing, sparking further reactions as tributes continue to pour in.
