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Odunmbaku Celebrates Ojodu Heritage, Promotes Tourism, Local Economic Opportunities
The Executive Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Olusegun David Odunmbaku, has called for greater efforts to preserve the area’s cultural heritage while leveraging tourism to create employment opportunities and stimulate local economic growth.
Baale of Ajah Kingdom Celebrates Hamzat at 62, hails his Leadership And Service to Lagos
The Baale of Ajah Kingdom, High-Chief Ismail Ishola Adewale Adeleke Adamson Ojupon IV, has felicitated with the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday.
Tunde Kelani pays tribute to Olu Jacobs, recalls four decades of friendship and collaboration
Renowned Nigerian cinematographer and filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, has paid a deeply personal tribute to veteran actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, describing him as a consummate actor whose discipline, generosity and commitment helped shape modern Nigerian cinema.
Ogun 2027: I’ll immortalise Ogogo if elected governor – Adeola
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has declared that he will immortalise the late veteran Nollywood actor, Hassan Taiwo (Ogogo), if elected governor.
Tinubu Mourns Ogogo as Minister Musawa Visits Bereaved Family
The Federal Government has paid tribute to late Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, with Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, visiting the actor’s family to convey President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s condolences.
“yinka, Don’t Cry…” — Yinka Quadri Reveals Ogogo’s Heartbreaking Final Words Before Death
The words have remained with veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri — words spoken by his longtime friend and colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, during what would become their final encounter.
Ogogo: Jide Kosoko Announces Remaining Burial Programmes for Late Veteran Actor
Veteran filmmaker and Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, has expressed appreciation to fans, colleagues, friends and well-wishers who turned out in large numbers for the burial of late veteran actor, Alhaji Babatunde Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
Tunde Olaoye Defends Funke Akindele, Urges Critics to Respect Her Grieving Process
Filmmaker and movie director Tunde Olaoye has come to the defence of Nollywood actress Funke Akindele following criticism directed at her after the death of veteran actor Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
Faleke Mourns Nollywood Legend Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo
ABUJA/LAGOS — The Member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of veteran Nollywood actor, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
Tears, Tributes as Nollywood Veteran Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Is Laid to Rest in Ilaro
ILARO, Ogun State — Tears and grief enveloped Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as family members, friends, colleagues and fans gathered to bid a final farewell to veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.