The Lagos State Government has mourned the death of veteran actor and cultural icon, Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo.
The state Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in a statement issued on Sunday, and posted on the X page of the Lagos State Government described Mr Hassan as a distinguished ambassador of Yoruba heritage whose career contributed significantly to Nigeria’s creative and cultural industry.
The statement signed by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, said the actor was not only an entertainer but also a custodian of Yoruba culture and a gifted storyteller who used his career to promote the heritage.
“Taiwo Hassan was more than an actor. He was a custodian of culture, a gifted storyteller, and a proud ambassador of Yoruba heritage,” the commissioner said.
According to her, Mr Hassan’s work on stage and screen helped preserve Yoruba cultural values while entertaining generations of Nigerians.
