{
  "id": 3082825,
  "title": "‘A towering figure in Nollywood has gone’ – Obasa mourns Ogogo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/a-towering-figure-in-nollywood-has-gone-obasa-mourns-ogogo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T18:21:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/24/a-towering-figure-in-nollywood-has-gone-obasa-mourns-ogogo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Mudashir Obasa, has mourned the passing of Nollywood actor Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, known by his stage name Ogogo. Obasa characterized Ogogo's death as a significant loss not only to his family but to Nigerians as a whole. He further noted that Ogogo's artistry embodied discipline, moral strength, and cultural pride. According to reports, Ogogo passed away on Sunday and was buried with Islamic rites on Monday morning.\n\nObasa shared his sorrow over the veteran actor's demise in a statement, emphasizing that Ogogo was a towering figure in Nollywood. He explained that Ogogo's artistry was a testament to discipline, moral strength, and cultural pride. Moreover, Obasa highlighted that Ogogo's performances inspired generations and played a crucial role in preserving Yoruba heritage through storytelling that resonated across Nigeria and beyond. His death, as per Obasa, is a loss not only to his family and admirers but to the entire creative industry and the Nigerian nation.",
  "summary": "The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashir Obasa, has described the death of Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo, as a loss not only to his family but to Nigerians in general. Obasa noted that Ogogo’s artistry embodied discipline, moral strength as well as cultural pride. He made these remarks […] ‘A towering figure in Nollywood has gone’ – Obasa mourns Ogogo",
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  "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."
}