President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, the veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter, following his passing.
This was revealed in a statement issued on Monday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga
“Alhaji Taiwo Hassan was a gifted artiste who used his talent to tell Nigerian stories, preserve our cultural heritage and entertain audiences at home and abroad.
“His passing is a great loss to his family, the Yoruba film industry, Nollywood and the entire Nigerian creative community.
“On behalf of the Federal Government, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, friends and millions of admirers. I pray that Almighty Allah will grant him eternal rest and give his loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the president said.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
