I'm not going to perform in a role where I'm supposed to have sex or go nude. I need to keep my identity hidden. -TAIWO SHAKIRAT
It is not like I took up after my fathers passion but I have always loved cultural and social activities from primary school. In secondary school, I was an art student and you will see me in every drama, cultural dance, playlet and antilogy dance. I am always involved in the social activities from childhood, so I have always known that I love acting and I will become an actress. There is room for mistakes and improvement and I know with consistency I will get better than my father.
How long have you been in the Movie industry?
My dad told me that he got me registered into the Movie Industry [Odunfa Caucus] in 1998 but I’m a registered member Tampan for about three years.
Do you think you get movie roles due to your father’s credibility?
No. For some weird reasons, some actors have actually told me that they want to make me a star because my dad gave them the limelight in the industry but they want me to date them. I won’t do that because my father has a name he has built for years in the industry. I don’t want to soil that name or drag it in the mud with scandals. It is believed that nothing comes for free, but then it is what it is and I don’t have to be a superstar at all cost. I’m not in a hurry. When it is my time, nothing can stop it. I am patient and not in a rush because I know it will be.
Did your father groom you in acting?
I have always loved acting. While growing, I pick up different roles and do rehearsals in my room. My dad also encouraged me and corrects me when I make mistakes.
What is that role that you can never act?
I won’t act a role where I am trying to portray someone having sex or go nude. I have a name to protect. I won’t go nude even if it involved millions because the money would be exhausted but the name would remain. It is like a stigma that would remain.
Who are those actors you look forward to acting with?
I would really love to work with Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Salami Rotimi and a host of others. Who is your favourite actor of all time?
My dad Alhaja Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is my favourite actor of all time. Your dad is married to many wives. How has he been coping?
My father is not married to many wives but two. I have two mummies. Our family is one family filled with love. He groomed us well and we know better than to be involved in the rivalry.
Has your father’s fame rubbed off on you in any way?
Yes, in many ways. I love like my date so much and I get that attention most of the times, even in commercial buses and I get a lot of love from people. They transfer the love from my father to me and I thank God. That love has opened a lot of doors for me and I am grateful to God for it.
Taiwo Hassan, a top Nollywood actor and filmmaker known for his daring film roles, has revealed why he avoids having personal contact with women whenever he is playing a love part.
Shakirat Taiwo is the dark-skinned, sultry daughter of Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo. Ogogo Omo Kulodo is a living icon in the film industry who has carved out a place and a reputation for himself. He is known for his active roles in movies, which has set him apart from other Nollywood performers. Shakirat looks just like her father, Ogogo. Gateway Polytechnic awarded her a National Diploma in Business Administration. She is a multi-talented actress who has been in a number of popular films and skits, including Ko Fa Ja, Mofe, Rihannat, Olorun Oba Eto, and Iwe Eri Igbeyawo, to name a few. She is the veteran Ogogo's third kid.
The City People Movie will be released on October 13th, 2019.
I'm honored and delighted that my father is still regarded as a living legend in the entertainment industry. My father is my first love, and I am ecstatic and grateful on his behalf, and I express my gratitude to City People Magazine's board of directors and management for this honor. Please accept my heartfelt gratitude.
Many of us know Ogogo as a stern actor who takes no nonsense in movies, and this may well define his personality to a considerable extent. What would you say about him if you had to characterize him in a single word?
He isn't nearly as difficult as portrayed in films. Yes, my father is a strict disciplinarian who, as a father, must lead us in the proper direction, but then he is not a difficult person as he is painted. He would not take nonsense but then if you get close to him, you will find out that he is a confidant, listener, adviser and mentor. He has an amazing personality and he is not as hard as people tag him. I think people got that impression about him from his roles in movies. He is an action man because he grew among soldiers, so the action life is inbuilt. My dad is soft-hearted, blunt, principled, religious and very friendly. He is a very religious person but also respects our choices when it comes to religion. He guides us but will not force or impose any doctrine on us.
He is popularly called Ogogo. How did he get that name?
Ogogo is not a nickname but a family name. Ogogo Omo Kulodo is like a eulogy for the family.
Has your father’s identity given you acting roles in the industry?
I am an actress, but you don’t get to see me in movies like that because of the way the industry is. I know by Gods grace I will produce my own movies and I don’t need to get involved in some immoral things to become famous.
He is not, however, as difficult as portrayed. He wouldn't put up with foolishness, but as you get to know him, you'll discover that he's a confidant, listener, counsellor, and mentor. He has a wonderful personality and isn't nearly as tough as his reputation suggests. I believe his movie roles gave people that perception of him. Because he grew up around warriors, he is naturally action-oriented. My father is gentle, straightforward, ethical, devout, and outgoing. He is a devout Christian, but he understands and respects our religious preferences. He will guide us, but not impose or force any doctrine on us.
Ogogo is a nickname for him.
