Popular Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66.
News of the veteran Yoruba actor’s death emerged on Sunday, August 23, with multiple sources confirming his passing.
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Saheed Balogun also mourned Hassan in an Instagram post, describing the development as painful.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. You can rest now my brother Taiwo Hassan Ogogo. May Almighty Allah guide you through Aljannah. This is truly painful.” Balogun wrote.
Hassan’s daughter, Kaira Taiwo, was also seen crying during a live session on Instagram on Sunday as she struggled to come to terms with her father’s death.
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The actor’s death came days after Kaira and her sister, Lima Taiwo, appealed publicly for medical assistance for their father, who had been battling stage-four cancer.
On Monday, August 17, 2026, the sisters took to social media to seek medical advice and assistance as the actor’s condition deteriorated.
According to Kaira, doctors had told the family that chemotherapy could no longer be administered because of his condition.
The family subsequently explored other treatment options, including specialised medical procedures and traditional remedies, in an effort to save the actor.
Hassan was a prominent figure in Nigeria’s film industry, particularly in Yoruba-language cinema, where he built a career spanning several decades.
He was widely recognised for his memorable roles and contributions to the growth and popularity of Yoruba films, earning a strong following among audiences across Nigeria and beyond.