When a Nollywood legend dies, can his legacy survive through the children he left behind?
The daughters of late Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have announced plans to pursue careers in Nollywood and continue their father’s legacy in the Nigerian film industry.
His daughters, Taiwo Halima Olamide, popularly known as Lima Ogogo, and Shakirat Taiwo, known as Kira Ogogo, made the announcement in an appreciation video shared online following the death of their father in August 2026.
The sisters used the video to thank Nigerians, fans, colleagues and public figures who supported their family during Ogogo’s illness and after his death.
Lima announced that audiences would continue to see their father’s influence through them as they begin building their own careers.
“We are going to start seeing Ogogo through my sister Kira Ogogo. We are coming to the industry, and we’re here to stay,” she said.
The sisters appealed to people who loved watching Ogogo's films to extend that same support to their projects.
They specifically asked fans to watch, share and promote their forthcoming films and content, including material on Kira Ogogo’s YouTube channel, KiraOgogoTV.
The announcement is significant because the sisters are not presenting their move into entertainment simply as a tribute to their late father.
They are signalling an intention to establish a lasting presence in the industry through acting, filmmaking and digital content.
Ogogo spent decades building a reputation in Yoruba cinema, becoming known for his calm, authoritative screen presence and memorable characters. His daughters now have the difficult task of building their own identities in an industry where being the child of a famous actor can open doors but does not automatically guarantee a successful career.
Ogogo died on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66, after battling stage-four cancer. He was buried the following day in Ilaro, Ogun State, according to Islamic rites.
His death generated widespread tributes from colleagues and admirers across Nollywood.
Now, his daughters are asking those same admirers to watch what comes next.
Their message is essentially a request for the audience that loved Ogogo to give his children the opportunity to create something of their own.
The real test, however, will come when the cameras begin rolling.
Can Lima and Kira Ogogo successfully turn their father's enormous legacy into careers that are recognised for their own talent rather than only their surname?
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