Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ dies at 65

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, has passed away at the age of 65, according to a report by MyJoyOnline Ghana. His daughter, Kira Taiwo, disclosed the news on her Instagram live session, revealing that he had been battling stage four cancer. Hassan, an influential figure in the Nigerian film industry, particularly in Yoruba-language movies, played a crucial role in the growth of Nollywood.

In his final days, there were efforts to secure medical treatment for him, with contributions reportedly made by the APC governorship candidate in Ogun State, Adeola Olamilekan, also known as Yayi.

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