Ogogo’s Daughters Ask for Support from Fans

Kira and Haleemah, the daughters of late actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, are reaching out to their father's fans and other industry figures for support as they start their careers in acting.

Ogogo, known for his calm and strong characters, passed away on August 23. His family laid him to rest the next day at their home in Ilaro, Ogun State, following Islamic traditions.

In a heartfelt video shared on Kira Ogogo TV, which got a lot of attention on Wednesday, the sisters made it clear they will not leave the movie industry despite their father's passing.

They promised to keep Ogogo's memory alive through acting and film production. They called on Nigerians and their father’s colleagues to support their dreams.

The sisters said they were ready to continue their father's legacy and urged those who supported him during his life to show them the same loyalty as they build their own careers in the industry.

They said: "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. 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. We’re going to be here. So please extend the love that you showed to our daddy.

"All the good things that you people were saying on the internet actually gave us relief, actually made us feel relieved. It didn’t really; it hit deep. But then, please continue to show us love. When we produce movies, when we post on YouTube, please kindly watch, help us share, repost. You know, that love that you had for Ogogo, please show it to Shakirat Ogogo and Haleemah Ogogo."

The sisters also expressed their gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, for their support during and after their father's death.

"We want to say a special thank you to the President of the Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to the First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Remi Tinubu. Thank you so much, ma’am. God bless you. To the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Thank you very much, sir. God bless you. To the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. Thank you very much, sir.

"God bless you. We also want to say a very big thank you to the Chief of Staff, to the Lagos State Governor, Honourable Tayo Ayinde. Thank you so much, sir. To the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Thank you very much, sir. God bless you", they said.

The sisters praised Solomon “Yayi” Adeola, who represents Ogun West in the Senate, for his support for their father.

Calling him daddy, they said he did everything possible to help their father.

"You were ready. But God said it was time, and you were ready. You were willing, even if you could give yourself. Thank you, sir. God bless you. There’s nothing you can’t do at that moment. Where you pick up money, it won’t run out; your glory won’t die; your heart’s desires will be granted, and your children will be helpers. Senator Yayi, you don’t know. You think what you did is small. To us, it’s large, sir.

"It’s very big. You took our daddy as, like, you took him as a brother, like an elder brother, like your blood brother. We don’t think anybody can replace that in his life and his family life, sir. Thank you very much. God bless you. We want also to say a very big thank you to the Minister of Arts, Culture and Tourism, Honourable Hannatu Musa Musawa. Thank you so much, ma, for coming to see us. Thank you for standing by us."