August 24, 2026
Reactions have begun to trail Nollywood actress Funke Akindele’s birthday post after she shared new photos to mark her birthday on Monday, August 24, the same day veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was laid to rest.
Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, at the age of 66, with his death triggering an outpouring of grief across the Nigerian entertainment industry.
His burial followed on Monday, as colleagues, friends, family members and fans gathered to pay their final respects.
However, Akindele’s birthday post attracted criticism from some social media users, who questioned the timing of the post amid the mourning over Ogogo’s death.
