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BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at 66, days after his family revealed his battle with stage-four cancer.
August 23, 2026 at 6:19:14 PM
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Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66, days after his family publicly disclosed that he was battling stage-four cancer.
LAGOS, Nigeria — August 23, 2026 — Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known by his stage name Ogogo, has died at the age of 66.
His daughter, Kira Taiwo, confirmed his death during a live social-media broadcast on Sunday, according to The Guardian Nigeria.
The confirmation came days after Ogogo’s family revealed that the veteran Yoruba actor was battling stage-four cancer and appealed for access to medical specialists and treatment options.
Jide Kosoko also confirms Ogogo’s death
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko also announced Ogogo’s death on Sunday.
According to TVC News, Kosoko said Hassan died at about 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
TVC News also reported that Ogogo’s remains were expected to be taken to his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State, with a laying-in-state ceremony scheduled for Monday.
Tribune Online also reported the actor’s death and said tributes had begun coming in from colleagues and fans across Nigeria.
Family had revealed stage-four cancer battle
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