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  "id": 3053943,
  "title": "Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nigerian-film-star-ogogo-dies-from-cancer-aged-66-3053943",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:40:35.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/nigerian-film-star-ogogo-dies-from-cancer-aged-66/"
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  "account": "Nigeria's prominent Yoruba-language cinema actor, Taiwo Hassan, known professionally as Ogogo, has passed away at the age of 66 due to cancer. His daughter, Kira Hassan, announced the news through an emotional Instagram live broadcast on Sunday. Ogogo, who had been battling cancer, will be buried on Monday in his hometown in Ogun state, Nigeria, following Muslim traditions, according to fellow actor Prince Jide Kosoko.\n\nFormerly a mechanic for 13 years at the Ogun State Water Corporation, Ogogo transitioned to acting in 1981. He officially focused on his acting career full-time in 1994. Throughout his career, Ogogo received numerous awards and critical acclaim for his role in the movie Anikulapo, where he portrayed the Alaafin of Oyo – a highly revered king in Yorubaland.\n\nColleagues and fans have been paying tribute to Ogogo, describing him as one of Yoruba cinema's most recognizable faces. Actor Saidi Balogun mourned his passing, calling Ogogo a \"brother\" and expressing the pain of his loss. Femi Adebayo hailed Ogogo as a \"true pillar of Yoruba cinema,\" emphasizing his enduring impact on the craft. Muyiwa Ademola referred to his death as the \"end of an era,\" acknowledging Ogogo as one of the biggest Nigerian film industry ever produced.\n\nAtiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, mourned Ogogo, stating that he was more than a gifted actor. He appreciated how Ogogo brought laughter to countless homes, told stories reflecting Nigerian society, and used his talent to educate and inspire social transformation.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s huge film industry, Nollywood, is in mourning after the death at 66 of veteran actor and star of Yoruba-language cinema Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed the news during an emotional Instagram live broadcast on Sunday, where she struggled to come to terms with her father’s death. Ogogo, who [...] The post Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from…",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nigerian-film-star-ogogo-dies-from-cancer-aged-66",
        "published": "2026-08-24T10:00:42.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Ogogo: What you need to know about Stage 4 Cancer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ogogo-what-you-need-to-know-about-stage-4-cancer",
        "published": "2026-08-24T10:30:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nigerian-film-star-ogogo-dies-from-cancer-aged-66-3023548",
        "published": "2026-08-24T12:45:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Cancer can mimic ulcers, Aproko Doctor warns following Ogogo’s passing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/cancer-can-mimic-ulcers-aproko-doctor-warns-following-ogogos-passing",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:46:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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