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President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing his death as a major loss to Nigeria’s creative industry and cultural heritage.

Hassan, 66, died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a prolonged illness and was buried in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday according to Islamic rites.

In a condolence message, Tinubu described the late actor as a distinguished artiste whose career spanned several decades and contributed significantly to Yoruba-language theatre and Nigerian cinema.

The President said Hassan’s distinctive acting style and screen presence helped entertain generations while promoting Yoruba culture and Nigeria’s broader cultural identity.

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Tinubu also highlighted the actor’s influence beyond his performances, noting his mentorship of younger artistes and his contribution to the growth of the creative industry.

“Ogogo” became one of the recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema, building a career that began in the early 1980s and eventually developed into a decades-long journey across theatre, film and television.

Before committing himself fully to acting, Hassan worked as a mechanic with the Ogun State Water Corporation for about 13 years. He began acting in 1981 and eventually left his mechanical job in 1994 to pursue the profession full-time.

His death came after his family disclosed his health challenges and appealed for assistance with treatment. Reports said he had been battling stage-four cancer.

The news triggered an outpouring of grief from colleagues, politicians, fans and cultural figures.

His burial in Ilaro drew prominent actors and sympathisers, including Jide Kosoko, Yinka Quadri, Femi Adebayo and other members of the Yoruba film community.

Tinubu urged members of the creative industry and Nigerians to preserve and build upon the cultural values and artistic traditions to which Hassan devoted his life.

The President extended condolences to Hassan’s family, friends, colleagues and admirers, while praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.

Hassan’s passing has left a significant gap in Yoruba cinema, but his body of work remains part of a film tradition that has carried Nigerian stories, language and cultural values to audiences at home and abroad.

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