Ogogo Dies at 66 After Battle With Cancer

Veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66.

The renowned Yoruba-language actor reportedly died on Sunday after battling stage-four cancer.

His death was confirmed by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during an emotional Instagram Live session. A family friend also confirmed the news in a telephone conversation.

Ogogo’s daughters, Kira and Haleemah, had earlier revealed that their father was diagnosed with advanced cancer about three weeks ago. They subsequently appealed to Nigerians and medical experts to assist the family in exploring possible treatment options after conventional treatment became increasingly difficult due to the severity of his condition.

In a tearful announcement, Kira confirmed her father’s death and pleaded with her sister and other family members to help her return home to see him before his burial.

News of Ogogo’s death was also confirmed by his colleague, actor Saidi Balogun, who mourned the veteran actor in a social media post. Balogun described the death as painful and prayed that Almighty Allah would grant Ogogo eternal rest in Aljannah.

Ogogo was one of the prominent figures in Yoruba-language Nollywood, with a career spanning more than four decades. He was widely recognised for his memorable performances and contributions to the Nigerian film industry.

His death marks the loss of one of the veteran actors who played a significant role in the growth and development of Yoruba cinema.