Veteran actor and screenwriter Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan (PHOTO CREDIT: Instagram@Ogogotaiwohassan)
The Lagos State Government has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing him as a cultural icon and distinguished ambassador of Yoruba heritage.
The state Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture expressed condolences to the actor’s family, friends, colleagues and the wider Nollywood and creative arts community.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, said Hassan’s contributions to the entertainment industry went beyond acting.
“Taiwo Hassan was more than an actor. He was a custodian of culture, a gifted storyteller, and a proud ambassador of Yoruba heritage,” she said.
