Just one day after the demise of the Nollywood legend, Taiwo Hassan popularly known as Ogogo, the family of a Saki born poet, writer, cultural advocate and respected community leader, Chief Alabi Ogundepo has announced his death at the age of 84.
This is contained in a statement issued by Dupe Ogundepo- Falana on Sunday, describing it as a profound loss to the literary and cultural community in Yorubaland and beyond.
Chief Ogundepo was widely celebrated for poetry and writings that captured the depth of Yoruba culture, tradition, language, history and the human experience.
The statement said the late cultural enthusiast played a significant role in the preservation and promotion of Yoruba heritage through his creative works and public engagements.
Beyond literature, the elder was regarded as a man of dignity, wisdom and compassion. He was known for his counsel, intellectual contributions and commitment to community development.
It noted that the late artiste has touched the lives of many through friendship, as his words often inspired “reflection and appreciation of our shared heritage”.
They expressed gratitude to individuals, institutions, traditional rulers, literary bodies, friends and well-wishers, who have sent condolences.
While mourning the loss of “a beloved father, husband, grandfather, relative and friend,” the family said it was comforted by the legacy he left behind through his writings, values and service to society.
The family however requested for privacy and prayers at this time, as funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
“Chief Alabi Ogundepo may have departed this world, but his voice, his poetry and the memories he created will continue to live on,” the statement concluded
