Ogun Govt Mourns Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo, Celebrates His Enduring Legacy

Ogun Govt Mourns Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo, Celebrates His Enduring Legacy

By Our Reporter.

The Ogun State Government has expressed deep sadness over the death of veteran actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.

The government described his death as a monumental loss to Ogun State, Nigeria’s creative industry and the country at large, saying the late actor was a shining light whose talent, discipline and commitment helped promote Nigerian culture and Yoruba heritage.

Ogogo, who died at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the age of 66, while battling cancer, will be buried on Monday in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogundare State, according to a burial announcement shared by veteran actor, Jide Kosoko

In a condolence statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the state government said Hassan distinguished himself throughout his career through exceptional artistry, humility, candour, dignity and professionalism.

According to the statement, the late actor, who hailed from Ilaro in Ogun State, remained a proud ambassador of his roots and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Yoruba language, traditions and values through his work in theatre, film and television.

The government said his passing had created a painful void that would be felt by his immediate family, the people of Ilaro and Ogun State, members of the Nigerian artistic community and his numerous admirers in Nigeria and beyond.

“On behalf of the Ogun State Government and the good people of the state, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues in the creative industry, the people of Ilaro and his numerous fans across Nigeria and beyond,” Akinmade said.

The government urged the bereaved family and other mourners to draw strength from the remarkable life Hassan lived and the enduring legacy he left in Nigeria’s cultural and entertainment industry.

It described Ogogo as "a shining light," stressing that although his voice had fallen silent, his works, values and contributions to Nigeria’s cultural heritage would continue to inspire generations.

The Ogun State Government prayed to Almighty God to grant the deceased eternal rest and give his family and all those mourning the loss the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.