Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has shared how she was deeply affected by the death of her colleagues, Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ and Kola Oyewo.
In an interview with BBC Yoruba, Bukky said the news of their death was a sad one to her, and it caught her unaware, especially the death of Taiwo.
Bukky said she didn’t know that Ogogo was sick, and even when she knew, she never prayed for him to die. She said their death left her so shocked that she wasn’t able to talk or do anything.
“Uncle Kola Oyewo, we both did Ogogo Ewo, Soworode.
It was sad news for me, and it caught me unaware, especially Ogogo. I didn’t know Ogogo was sick; even though he was sick, I didn’t pray for him to die. The news left me shocked to the extent that I didn’t know what to say or do”.
Kemi Filani reported on Sunday, August 23rd, that the actor had died after battling stage 4 cancer. His daughter shared the sad news in a live video.
He was buried amidst tears on Monday, August 24th, with many of his industry colleagues in attendance. Spotted were Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko, Ireti Osaiyemi, Femi Adebayo, Fausat Balogun, Faithia Williams, Saidi Balogun, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Abbey Lane, Bisi Ibidapo, Segun Ogungbe, Jigan Babaoja, Mama No Network, Fali Werepe, and a host of others.
A week before Taiwo’s death, veteran , Elegbeje Ado had passed away after a brief illness.
In June, the industry had lost another veteran, Kola Oyewo, who passed away at 80. Kunle Afod announced his death, noting how Nollywood had lost a true legend.
Also, in June, Adeshina Okiki died after a fatal car accident. Sharing a video of the aftermath of the accident, his colleague, Akin Olaiya, expressed sadness over his death and bade him farewell.
In accordance with Muslim rites, the actor had been laid to rest in his hometown of Okeho, Oyo State.
Back in February, Yoruba Nollywood industry lost one of their beloved, Aunty Ajara, after a long and courageous battle with illness.
Her death came while Yoruba Nollywood was still dealing with the loss of Allwell Ademola, who passed away after suffering a heart attack at her residence. The likes of Damola Olatunji, Mr Latin, Faithia Williams, and Bidemi Kosoko were the first to mourn her.