Atiku, Lagos mourn veteran actor Ogogo

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after a battle with stage-four cancer. According to Punch Nigeria, he passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Kaira Taiwo, in an emotional live video.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Lagos State Government have paid tribute to Ogogo, mourning his passing. Daily Post Nigeria reports that Ogogo will be buried on Monday, August 24, 2026, in accordance with Islamic burial rites. The burial prayer is set to take place at 10 am at Asade Agunloye Pavilion in Ilaro, Ogun State.

Ogogo's family and colleagues had been seeking medical assistance for him in recent days. His daughters, Kaira and Lima Taiwo, had appealed for help on social media, stating that doctors could no longer administer chemotherapy due to his condition. Fellow actor Saheed Balogun and others have also paid tribute to Ogogo on social media, expressing their shock and sadness at his passing.

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