Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66, causing shock and mourning across Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
The actor’s death was announced on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during an Instagram Live session.
His death came only few days after Ogogo’s family revealed that the veteran actor was battling stage-four cancer and appealed for urgent medical advice and assistance. His daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, had earlier made public appeals for help in finding appropriate medical care for their father as his condition deteriorated.
Who Was Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo”?
Taiwo Hassan was one of the prominent figures in Nigeria’s “Yoruba-language” film industry, with a career spanning across several decades as an actor, producer and filmmaker. Known professionally as Ogogo, he became a familiar face to audiences through his several appearances in Yoruba movies and established himself as one of the veteran figures of Nollywood.
His death represents a major loss for the Nigerian film industry, with tributes expected from colleagues, fans and other entertainment figures.
News of Ogogo’s death has begun generating reactions across social media as fans and colleagues continue to remember his contribution to Nigerian cinema.
