In a post shared by @kira_hassan on Instagram, the daughter of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, tearfully announced the passing of her iconic father following a battle with stage-four cancer. The beloved star, whose career spanned over four decades in the Yoruba film sector, passed away on Sunday.
Confirming the tragic news, veteran actor Jide Kosoko posted a tribute on Facebook, stating, “We lost a giant today; Ogogo gave everything to the arts and touched millions of lives through his craft.” Additionally, local outlet *Pulse Nigeria* reported, “The Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the demise of veteran star Taiwo Ogogo Hassan”.
This loss marks another devastating blow to Nollywood, which has recently grieved the loss of multiple prominent screen figures to cancer in 2026. Ogogo’s decades-long legacy as a cornerstone of Yoruba cinema guarantees his cultural footprint will remain intact, though discussions around healthcare infrastructure for creative veterans will undoubtedly intensify across Nigeria.
Source: @kira_hassan — https://instagram.com/kira_hassan, August 23, 2026
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