AGN Lagos mourns Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’

The Lagos State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has expressed grief implicit the reported decease of seasoned Nollywood actor, Chief Taiwo Hassan, popularly known arsenic Ogogo.

Hassan reportedly died connected Sunday, August 23, 2026.

In a connection issued connected behalf of the chairman, executives and members of the guild, the AGN Lagos described the precocious histrion arsenic 1 of the notable figures whose publication to Nigerian cinema spanned much than 3 decades.

The guild said Ogogo earned wide designation done his distinctive surface presence, commanding dependable and dedication to telling authentic Nigerian stories.

Beyond his acting career, the guild described him arsenic a mentor who influenced younger practitioners, a disciplined nonrecreational connected acceptable and a beardown advocator of Yoruba civilization and Nigerian values.

The Director of Communications of the AGN Lagos State Chapter said the actor’s decease represented a important nonaccomplishment to the Nigerian originative industry.

“Ogogo’s decease is simply a immense nonaccomplishment to the originative industry. He represented excellence, integrity and the aureate epoch of Nollywood. We observe his life, his works and the indelible people helium l...