The Lagos State Government has described the death of veteran actor and cultural icon, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as a major loss to Nigeria’s creative and cultural industry.
The government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, said Hassan made significant contributions to the promotion of Yoruba culture and the growth of the entertainment industry in Lagos and Nigeria.
The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, described the late actor as a gifted storyteller and cultural ambassador who used his career to preserve and promote Yoruba heritage.
She said Hassan’s influence extended beyond acting, noting that his performances helped expose generations of Nigerians to Yoruba traditions, values and cultural expressions.
Benson-Awoyinka said his contributions to theatre, Yoruba culture and the entertainment industry would continue to inspire upcoming actors, filmmakers and other creative practitioners.
She expressed condolences to Hassan’s family, friends, colleagues and the wider Nollywood community, praying that God grants him eternal rest and gives his loved ones the strength to bear the loss.
The ministry urged members of the creative community and admirers of the late actor to draw inspiration from his dedication to his craft and his contribution to Nigeria’s cultural heritage.
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