Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has expressed profound sadness over the passing of his friend and colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo.

Mr Hassan, who died on Sunday after battling stage four cancer, was buried in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun, on Monday amid tears.

“My dear friend, my beloved brother, Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, your departure has left a space that words cannot fill,” Mr Quadri stated.

“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.”

Mr Quadri, who recalled his final moments with the deceased actor, described him as his confidant and twin from heaven.

“Your were more than a friend to me. You were my brother, my confidant and my companion. I have always said that we were twins from heaven, only born to different mothers.

“Today I understand even more deeply that some friends are gifts from God- friendships that time, disagreements, rumours and circumstances cannot destroy,” he added.

The veteran actor appreciated God for granting Mr Hassan the opportunity to live, touch lives and create indelible memories.

“I thank God for the beautiful life you lived. I thank God that you didn’t have to go through a prolonged struggle that would have left us constantly seeking financial assistance to care for you. I thank God that your illness did not keep us moving you from one place to another in search of help. Above all, I thank God for the life He gave you and the memories you left behind,” Mr Quadri added.

Meanwhile, the late actor’s family, on Wednesday, said the fidau prayer and artistes’ day in honour of the late actor would hold on August 31, 2026 and 40 days after his burial, respectively.