The daughters of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have announced plans to sustain their father’s legacy in the film industry by continuing to act and produce movies.
Kira and Haleemah Hassan made the announcement in an appreciation video shared on Kira Ogogo TV on YouTube, where they appealed to their father’s fans, colleagues and supporters to extend the same love they showed him during his lifetime to them.
The sisters said they intended to remain in the entertainment industry and keep their father’s name alive through their productions.
They also urged the public to watch, share and promote their films on YouTube and other platforms to support their careers.
“We’re here to stay, and we are here to beg you to please, the love that you showed to our father when he was alive, kindly please continue to show the love, extend the love to us,” they said.
“You people loved Ogogo so much. You loved watching his movies. You loved seeing him. Now, you are going to start seeing Ogogo through us. We’re coming to the industry, and we’re here to stay.”
The sisters said the messages of encouragement and support they received following their father’s death had brought them comfort during their period of grief.
They called on fans to support their upcoming productions and help promote their work online as they begin to establish themselves in the industry.
Kira and Haleemah also expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for their support.
They further thanked the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Tayo Ayinde; Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa; and Ogun West Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, for standing by their family.
Speaking about Adeola, the sisters commended his relationship with their late father and described the support he offered the family as significant.
They said they were grateful to the senator for treating Ogogo like a brother and standing by him during his lifetime.
Ogogo died on 23 August 2026 and was buried at his residence in Ilaro, Ogun State, the following day in accordance with Islamic rites.
