Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ dies at 65

Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died.

Just In: Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’s’ daughter tearfully announces her father’s d+ath during live session pic.twitter.com/7pXZHC1Fqo

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The actor’s daughter, Kira Taiwo, announced his death on Sunday evening during a live session on her Instagram page.

The development comes days after Kira disclosed that her father was battling stage four cancer.

Taiwo Hassan was a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry, particularly known for his roles in Yoruba-language movies and his contributions to the growth of Nollywood.

Before his death, efforts were reportedly made to secure medical treatment for the actor. Among those said to have offered financial assistance was the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Adeola Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi.

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Nollywood actress ini edo reacts 

Nollywood actress Ini Edo broke down in tears following the p@ssing of Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. This was what she said: Honestly, I don’t know where to b£gin. This news has left me in t£ars. I can’t believe that Ogogo is g@ne. I saw him just…

— Naijamixed.com.ng (@Naijamixed) August 23, 2026

Nollywood actress Ini Edo broke down in tears following the p@ssing of Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.

This was what she said: Honestly, I don’t know where to b£gin. This news has left me in t£ars.

I can’t believe that Ogogo is g@ne. I saw him just yesterday in the hospital, and he was responding to treatment. We spoke, and he even asked about my family. How did this h@ppen? Is this really how it £nds? I find it incr£!bly d!ff!cult to accept, especially after the warm way he welcomed me yesterday.

When I was starting out in Nollywood, Ogogo was one of the legends I looked up to. This is truly h£artbr£aking. God, why? Why Ogogo? R£st in peace, legend. Your legacy will continue to live on even in d£0th ‘”