Atiku mourns Ogogo, says actor’s death leaves ‘painful void’ in Nollywood

Vanguard News | 23-08-2026 10:42pm |

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died on Sunday at the age of 66. Atiku described the actor's death as 'deeply saddening' and noted that it came days after the public learned of his battle with cancer. He praised Hassan's career, saying it had a lasting impact on Nigeria's entertainment industry and society. Atiku added that Hassan's death has created a significant void in Nigeria's creative sector.

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