President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, following his death.
The President described Hassan as a distinguished artiste whose decades-long career made significant contributions to the growth of Yoruba-language theatre and Nigerian cinema.
Tinubu said Ogogo’s distinctive acting style, powerful screen presence and dedication to his craft entertained generations of Nigerians while promoting Yoruba culture and Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage.
According to the President, the late actor’s body of work remains an important part of Nigeria’s cultural history, while his mentorship and influence on younger artistes further strengthened his legacy in the creative industry.
“Alhaji Taiwo Hassan was a gifted artiste who used his talent to tell Nigerian stories, preserve our cultural heritage and entertain audiences at home and abroad.
“His passing is a great loss to his family, the Yoruba film industry, Nollywood and the entire Nigerian creative community.
“On behalf of the Federal Government, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, friends and millions of admirers. I pray that Almighty Allah will grant him eternal rest and give his loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” Tinubu said.
The President urged members of the creative industry and Nigerians to honour Ogogo’s memory by preserving and building on the cultural values and artistic traditions to which he devoted his life.
He also prayed for the peaceful repose of the late actor’s soul.
Before becoming a household name in the Nigerian film industry, Ogogo worked as a mechanic with the Ogun State Water Corporation for about 13 years. He began acting in 1981 while combining the profession with his mechanic job before leaving the job in 1994 to pursue acting full-time.
The condolence message was signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on August 24, 2026.
