Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Musawa Mourn Nollywood Star Act, Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan
Deji Elumoye and Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan following his
President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa have mourned the loss of veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, also known as "Ogogo." The 66-year-old actor passed away on Tuesday.
Hassan began his career as a mechanic at the Ogun State Water Corporation before transitioning to acting in 1981. He spent over a decade working in both professions before dedicating himself full-time to acting. Throughout his career, which spanned several decades, Hassan made significant contributions to Yoruba-language theatre and Nigerian cinema, entertaining generations of Nigerians with his distinctive acting style and powerful screen presence.
Tinubu described Hassan as a distinguished artiste whose work helped shape the growth of Yoruba-language theatre and Nigerian cinema. He expressed condolences to Hassan's family, friends, and colleagues, praising his enduring legacy in the creative industry.
Sanwo-Olu also expressed his heartfelt sympathies to Hassan's loved ones, emphasizing the significant loss the Nigerian entertainment sector has suffered. He praised the actor's talent and the impact he had on audiences both in Nigeria and abroad.
Musawa, in her statement, hailed Hassan as a towering figure in the Nigerian film industry and a custodian of Yoruba storytelling. She praised his dedication to building the Nigerian creative industry and vowed to preserve his legacy through the countless lives he touched and the films he left behind.
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