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to Yoruba cinema August 24, 2026 7:51 am Veteran actor and screenwriter Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan (PHOTO CREDIT:
Instagram@Ogogotaiwohassan) By Deborah Tolu-Kolawole Kindly share this story: The Minister of Art, Culture,
Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has paid tribute to veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly
known as ‘Ogogo’, describing him as a custodian of Nigerian culture and a proud voice of Yoruba storytelling. File:
Minister for Hannatu Musawa Musawa expressed her grief in a statement issued in the early hours of Monday by her Special
Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Nneka Anibeze, following the death of the veteran actor. Ogogo, a prominent figure in
the Yoruba film industry, died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66, following a battle with stage-four cancer.
His death was announced after his health reportedly deteriorated in recent weeks. In the days preceding his death, the
actor’s family disclosed that he was battling advanced cancer and appealed for medical assistance as they sought
further treatment options. Reports indicated that his daughters had sought medical help for their father, with the
family revealing that doctors had informed them that chemotherapy could no longer be administered because of the
advanced stage of his condition. Ogogo was born in Ilaro, Ogun State, and became one of the recognisable faces of
Yoruba-language cinema. He worked as an actor, filmmaker, producer and screenwriter, building a career that spanned
several decades. His contribution to Yoruba cinema included appearances in popular productions such as Eegun Mogaji and
Igbekun. He was particularly known for his commanding screen presence and roles that reflected Yoruba culture and
storytelling. Reacting to his death, Musawa described Ogogo as a towering figure in the Nigerian film industry whose
discipline, talent and dedication helped shape Nollywood and inspire generations of actors, directors and producers.
“Ogogo was not just a star on our screens. He was a custodian of our culture, a proud voice of Yoruba storytelling,
and a man who dedicated his life to building the Nigerian creative industry,” Musawa said. “For many years, he made
us laugh, made us think, and made us proud of who we are as Nigerians.” Related News Ace actor Ogogo buried, Tinubu,
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Ibadan-Ijebu road reconstruction The minister said Ogogo’s contribution went beyond entertainment, noting that he
helped take Yoruba culture and cinema to millions of people across Nigeria and beyond. She said his works celebrated
Nigeria’s heritage and projected the richness of its traditions to the world. “He brought Yoruba culture and cinema
to millions across Nigeria and beyond, and he was a source of pride for the Nigerian creative economy,” Musawa stated.
“His works celebrated our heritage and projected the richness of our traditions to the world. The industry has lost a
giant, but his legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives he touched and the films he left behind.”
The minister extended her condolences to Hassan’s family, colleagues in Nollywood, fans and the people of Ogun State
on behalf of the ministry, the creative community and stakeholders across the arts and culture sector. She also prayed
for the family and members of the film industry to have the fortitude to bear the loss and for the soul of the late
actor to rest in perfect peace. Ogogo’s death has sparked mourning across the Nigerian entertainment industry,
particularly among practitioners and audiences of Yoruba cinema, where he established himself as one of its prominent
practitioners. For several decades, the actor used film to tell stories rooted in Yoruba culture, helping to preserve
indigenous narratives and traditions while taking them to wider Nigerian and international audiences. His career also
reflected the evolution of Yoruba cinema, from traditional home-video productions to the modern Nigerian film industry.
With his death, the creative industry has lost an actor whose career was closely associated with Yoruba storytelling and
the projection of Nigerian cultural identity through film. For Musawa, however, Hassan’s cultural contribution will
outlive his passing, with the minister describing his body of work as a lasting legacy for the Nigerian creative
economy. Deborah Tolu-Kolawole Deborah Tolu-Kolawole is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with four years of experience
covering Nigeria’s vast education sector as well as related areas such as politics, health, security, and labour. She
blends rigorous reporting with digital storytelling to bring clarity and insight to complex issues affecting learners,
educators, and policymakers. Deborah was a nominee for The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) Prize in Journalism, recognising
her impactful reporting and contributions to Nigerian media. Her work reflects strong newsroom experience, editorial
judgment, and a commitment to accurate, audience-focused journalism. In addition to her reporting, she is fluent in
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