Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has paid tribute to late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, changing her Instagram display picture in his honor and receiving a response from his daughter Kira.
Toyin Abraham has finally spoken about Ogogo’s death, and her tribute went beyond a simple RIP message. The Nollywood actress took to Instagram on Wednesday, August 26, to mourn veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Toyin had not publicly addressed the actor’s death before this point, making her latest post particularly noticeable to fans. But rather than only writing a tribute, she also changed her Instagram display picture to a photograph of Ogogo. The gesture caught the attention of Ogogo’s daughter, Kira, who responded in the comment section
Toyin Abraham’s Exact Words
Toyin kept her tribute short but emotional.
She wrote:
“It’s very hard to say goodbye and type RIP baba mi owon.”
The phrase, which expressed the difficulty she felt saying goodbye to Ogogo, immediately resonated with fans. Her decision to use the term “baba mi owon” also reflected the respect and affection she had for the late veteran.
She Changes Her Profile Picture
Toyin’s tribute did not end with the Instagram post. She also replaced her profile picture with an image of Ogogo. That gesture immediately stood out because changing a personal display picture is a more visible and lasting way of honoring someone. Fans who visited her page were therefore greeted by Ogogo’s image as the actress publicly mourned him.
Ogogo’s Daughter Responds
The tribute also reached Ogogo’s family. His daughter Kira spotted Toyin’s post and reacted in the comment section with love emojis. Although the response was brief, it was significant because it showed that the late actor’s family had seen and acknowledged Toyin’s tribute.
Ogogo’s Death Has Continued to Shake Nollywood
Ogogo died on August 23 after battling stage-four cancer. His death has triggered tributes from across Nigeria, with actors and fans remembering the decades he spent contributing to Yoruba cinema. The veteran actor was known for his work in Yoruba-language film and theater and became one of the recognizable faces of the industry. His passing has therefore affected not just his immediate family but an entire generation of entertainers.
Toyin’s Tribute Adds to the Outpouring
Toyin Abraham is only one of many celebrities who have mourned Ogogo. However, her tribute has attracted particular attention because of the personal tone and her decision to change her profile picture. For fans, it was a quiet but powerful way of showing grief. The response from Kira also added an emotional family element to the story.
Toyin Abraham has now publicly joined the long list of celebrities mourning Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, describing how difficult it was to say goodbye to the veteran actor. Her words were brief, but changing her profile picture in his honor made the tribute even more personal.
Do you think Toyin Abraham’s tribute shows just how deeply Ogogo’s death has affected the Nollywood family?
