The Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Tayo Ayinde, has led members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State, on a condolence visit to the family of late veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, in Ilaro, Ogun State.
Ayinde, who also serves as the Lagos State Ambassador of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, visited the family alongside other members of the organisation following the death of the veteran actor.
The visit was disclosed in a statement made available on Monday, with Ayinde expressing condolences to Ogogo’s widow, children and other members of the Hassan family.
He described the late actor as a cultural icon whose decades-long career contributed significantly to the promotion of Yoruba identity, language and values through film and theatre.
“Ogogo was more than an accomplished actor; he was a cultural icon whose career helped project Yoruba identity, language and values to a wider audience,” Ayinde said.
The Lagos State Governor’s Chief of Staff said Ogogo’s contribution to the Nigerian entertainment industry extended beyond acting, noting that his dedication helped preserve and promote indigenous culture.
“Through his performances and years of dedication to the Nigerian film industry, Ogogo earned a place among the notable figures who helped shape the growth of indigenous-language cinema in Nigeria,” he added.
Ayinde acknowledged the pain associated with losing a loved one and said the purpose of the visit was to stand with the family during its period of grief.
“We acknowledge the pain that comes with the loss of a loved one and the difficulty of coming to terms with such a loss. At a time like this, our thoughts and prayers are with the Hassan family,” he said.
He commiserated with Ogogo’s widow, children, relatives, friends and colleagues, praying for strength and comfort for the family.
“Our prayer is that God grants the deceased eternal rest and gives his widow, children and the entire Hassan family the strength and comfort to bear this great loss,” Ayinde said.
The Chief of Staff further noted that Ogogo’s legacy would remain significant in Nigeria’s entertainment and cultural history, particularly through his contribution to Yoruba-language productions.
“His contributions to the entertainment industry will remain part of our cultural history. His work touched many lives and helped preserve aspects of our cultural heritage for generations,” he said.
Ayinde also encouraged the family to take solace in the impact the late actor made during his lifetime, noting that his body of work would continue to preserve his memory.
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“While we mourn his passing, we should also remember the remarkable legacy he left behind. His body of work will continue to speak for him and inspire those coming after him,” he added.
Taiwo Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after reportedly battling stage-four cancer.
The actor, widely recognised by his stage name Ogogo, was a prominent figure in the Yoruba film industry and was known for his roles in indigenous-language productions spanning several decades.
His death triggered an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, fans and stakeholders in the Nigerian entertainment industry, many of whom celebrated his contribution to Nollywood and the preservation of Yoruba culture.
Ogogo was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, in accordance with Islamic rites following his death.
The condolence delegation included the Chief of Staff of RHA Lagos, Dr Shopeyin; Director of Protocol, Hon. Jibike Babatunde; Director of Security, Hon. Olalekan Abubakar; Hon. Bayo Ajisebutu and other members of the organisation.
The delegation expressed solidarity with the Hassan family and prayed for the peaceful repose of the late actor’s soul.