Daughters of the late Nollywood icon Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have announced their decision to pursue acting and filmmaking more actively, pledging to carry on their father’s legacy in the Nigerian film industry.

The sisters, Taiwo Halima Olamide (also known as Lima Ogogo) and Shakirat Taiwo (Kira Ogogo), made the declaration in an appreciation video shared on Instagram and sighted by PUNCH Online on Friday.

The video, credited primarily to Kira Ogogo’s account and also linked to her YouTube channel KiraOgogoTV, has since been widely reported by Nigerian media outlets.

In the direct-to-camera message, the sisters expressed deep gratitude to fans, public figures, and well-wishers who supported the family after Ogogo’s death in August 2026.

“You guys loved our daddy so much. This is an appreciation video to tell you people thank you,” they said.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Lima added: “On behalf of my family and I, we want to say thank you very much to everybody who stood by us.”

They specifically acknowledged support from prominent figures, including Honourable Tayo Ayinde, the First Lady of Nigeria, the Governor of Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), and the Olu of Ilaro, as well as the many messages of sympathy that poured in during their period of mourning.

The sisters then turned to their future plans. They made clear that their involvement in the industry would not be limited to tributes but represented a long-term commitment.

“We are going to start seeing Ogogo through my sister Kira Ogogo. We are coming to the industry, and we’re here to stay,” Lima stated.

They urged fans who loved watching their father’s movies to extend the same support to their own projects, encouraging people to watch, share, and promote their forthcoming films and content, particularly on Kira Ogogo’s YouTube channel, KiraOgogoTV.

Ogogo, a respected figure in Yoruba cinema known for his calm and authoritative screen presence, died on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after a battle with stage-four cancer. He was buried the following day in Ilaro, Ogun State, according to Islamic rites.

His death prompted widespread tributes across Nollywood and beyond.
The daughters’ announcement has been welcomed by many who followed their father’s career, viewing it as a way to keep his influence and contributions alive for a new generation of audiences.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness.

His family announced his death on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, expressing appreciation to fans and well-wishers for their support.

“We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness.

“We appreciate your prayers, love, and understanding. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the statement read.

Duru’s death comes months after he dismissed reports that he was battling a life-threatening illness.

In June, concern spread among fans and colleagues after a video showing the actor looking frail circulated on social media.

Responding to the reports, Duru shared a video on Instagram in which he described the footage as “fabricated and malicious”.

Born on July 27, 1969, in Cameroon to Nigerian parents from Imo State, Duru completed his primary and secondary education in the country before relocating to Nigeria for university studies.

He gained admission to the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he studied Theatre Arts and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1996.

Duru began his acting career in 1989 with Missing Mark, a film directed by the late Ndubuisi Oko.

However, he gained wider recognition in 1995 after featuring in Rattlesnake, an action-comedy produced by the late filmmaker Amaka Igwe. He played Ahanna in the film.

Throughout his career, Duru received several awards and honours for his contributions to the Nigerian film industry. He was also named a United Nations ambassador of peace in recognition of his influence on young people.

In 2020, he won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo) award at the Best of Nollywood Awards for his performance in Mboputa.

Duru married his wife, Adokiye, in 2003, and they had four children together. The family lost one of their children, Ifeanyi, in August 2024.