Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has shared a moving account of the final conversation he had with his bosom friend and colleague of 42 years, the late Taiwo Hassan, fondly known as "Ogogo."
Following Hassan's passing on August 23, 2026, Quadri penned a heartfelt tribute reflecting on their bond which dates back to 1984, and their last encounter at the hospital.
Quadri revealed that he burst into tears upon seeing his longtime friend on his sickbed, but Ogogo remained defiant and sought to comfort him.
“Taiwo Hassan, I will never forget the last time I saw you at the hospital. You were lying on your sick bed, and when I saw you, I could not hold back my tears. You looked at me and said, ‘Yinka, don’t cry. Nothing bad will happen to me.’ I responded, ‘Yes, Amen.’”
According to Quadri, Ogogo tried to boost his spirits by demonstrating his strength, asking for a bottle of water and calling on his doctors to confirm that he had successfully eaten breakfast earlier that morning.
Reflecting on their decades-long relationship, Quadri emphasized that their connection went far beyond a standard industry friendship, defying years of external attempts to drive a wedge between them.
“We have known each other since 1984, and with time, our friendship grew into something beyond ordinary friendship. Many people tried to create a distance between us, but God never allowed it... Deep down, I know this was not your wish.
"It was not your wish to leave us so soon, your children, your family, your friends, and the many people who loved you. But as painful as it is, we must accept the unquestionable will of God," he said.
He concluded his tribute by praying for eternal rest and forgiveness for his departed friend's soul.
ID
