Atiku, Lagos Government Mourn Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the Lagos State Government have expressed condolences over the death of veteran Nollywood actor and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
Hassan, aged 66, reportedly died on Sunday after battling cancer. His death was confirmed by multiple sources, including the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi.
Reacting to the news, Atiku described the actor’s death as “deeply saddening,” noting that it was particularly painful that the public only became aware of his illness shortly before his death.
Atiku said Hassan had made significant contributions to Nigeria’s creative industry through a career that entertained, educated and inspired audiences.
He said the actor’s death had created “a painful void” in Nigeria’s creative community and among his numerous admirers.
“I join his family, colleagues and admirers in Nigeria and across the world in mourning this profound loss. May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, comfort his loved ones and grant him eternal rest in Al-Jannah Firdaus. Ameen,” Atiku said.
Also mourning the veteran actor, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture described Hassan as a cultural icon and distinguished ambassador of Yoruba heritage.
In a condolence statement issued by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the ministry said Hassan was more than an actor, describing him as “a custodian of culture, a gifted storyteller, and a proud ambassador of Yoruba heritage.”
According to the commissioner, Hassan’s decades-long career helped preserve and promote Yoruba cultural values through theatre and film.
Benson-Awoyinka said his contributions to the creative sector helped shape the cultural landscape of Lagos State and Nigeria, adding that his legacy would continue to inspire future generations.
The ministry extended its condolences to Hassan’s family, colleagues and the wider Nollywood and creative arts community.
“We pray that Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest and gives his family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones the strength and fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss,” she stated.
Hassan was widely recognised for his contributions to Yoruba-language theatre and Nollywood. His decades-long career earned him a strong following among Nigerian film and theatre audiences and established him as one of the notable figures in the country’s entertainment industry.
Hassan, aged 66, reportedly died on Sunday after battling cancer. His death was confirmed by multiple sources, including the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi.
Reacting to the news, Atiku described the actor’s death as “deeply saddening,” noting that it was particularly painful that the public only became aware of his illness shortly before his death.
Atiku said Hassan had made significant contributions to Nigeria’s creative industry through a career that entertained, educated and inspired audiences.
He said the actor’s death had created “a painful void” in Nigeria’s creative community and among his numerous admirers.
“I join his family, colleagues and admirers in Nigeria and across the world in mourning this profound loss. May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, comfort his loved ones and grant him eternal rest in Al-Jannah Firdaus. Ameen,” Atiku said.
Also mourning the veteran actor, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture described Hassan as a cultural icon and distinguished ambassador of Yoruba heritage.
In a condolence statement issued by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the ministry said Hassan was more than an actor, describing him as “a custodian of culture, a gifted storyteller, and a proud ambassador of Yoruba heritage.”
According to the commissioner, Hassan’s decades-long career helped preserve and promote Yoruba cultural values through theatre and film.
Benson-Awoyinka said his contributions to the creative sector helped shape the cultural landscape of Lagos State and Nigeria, adding that his legacy would continue to inspire future generations.
The ministry extended its condolences to Hassan’s family, colleagues and the wider Nollywood and creative arts community.
“We pray that Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest and gives his family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones the strength and fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss,” she stated.
Hassan was widely recognised for his contributions to Yoruba-language theatre and Nollywood. His decades-long career earned him a strong following among Nigerian film and theatre audiences and established him as one of the notable figures in the country’s entertainment industry.
