{
  "id": 2988740,
  "title": "He paved the way for many, Actress Toyosi Adesanya honours late actor Ogogo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/he-paved-the-way-for-many-actress-toyosi-adesanya-honours-late-actor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T09:52:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/he-paved-the-way-for-many-actress-toyosi-adesanya-honours-late-actor-ogogo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood actress Toyosi Adesanya paid tribute to her late mentor and veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo, describing him as a man of simplicity and integrity who trained numerous actors and opened doors for many in Nigeria's film industry. Adesanya, who arrived in Ilaro, Ogun State, for Ogogo's burial, said she began her training under Ogogo in 1994 through the Yinka Quadri-led Odunfa Caucus. Over a decade, she underwent rigorous training sessions at the Odumfa Caucus, spending hours rehearsing from Monday to Friday from 7 to 9 at their designated location. Adesanya recounted the love and care Ogogo showed towards his trainees and colleagues, treating them like his own children. She also highlighted his unwavering support during her first film production in 2002, alongside fellow actor Yinka Quadri. Adesanya recalled an incident during their trip to Adeloye Afolayan's burial in January 1997, where Ogogo was celebrated by attendees for his contributions to the industry. She concluded her tribute by expressing her eternal gratitude to her late boss and his enduring impact on her career and the Nigerian film industry.",
  "summary": "Actress Toyosi Adesanya pays tribute to her late mentor, veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, at his burial in Ilaro, Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/he-paved-the-way-for-many-actress-toyosi-adesanya-honours-late-actor-ogogo/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "VIDEO: Late actor Ogogo’s remains arrive hometown for burial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/video-late-actor-ogogos-remains-arrive-hometown-for-burial",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:00:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Lagos govt mourns veteran actor Ogogo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/lagos-govt-mourns-veteran-actor-ogogo",
        "published": "2026-08-24T12:03:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}