By Ayo Onikoyi The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos State Chapter, has mourned the death of one of Nollywood’s respected veterans, Chief Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Hassan reportedly passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The guild described Ogogo as a giant of Nigerian cinema whose career spanned more than three decades […]
August 24, 2026
By Ayo Onikoyi
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos State Chapter, has mourned the death of one of Nollywood’s respected veterans, Chief Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
Hassan reportedly passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The guild described Ogogo as a giant of Nigerian cinema whose career spanned more than three decades and who became a household name through his commanding screen presence, powerful voice and commitment to portraying authentic Nigerian stories.
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