Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66 After Cancer Battle

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66, days after his family publicly disclosed his battle with stage-four cancer.

The actor reportedly died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, following a deterioration in his health. His death was confirmed in reports quoting people close to the actor, while his daughter, Kaira Taiwo, was seen in tears during an Instagram Live session, struggling to come to terms with the development.

The founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi, also announced the actor’s death in a social media post, writing: “Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is dead. He finally lost the battle of life.”

News of the actor’s death has triggered an outpouring of grief from colleagues, fans and associates across the Nigerian film industry.

Veteran actor and filmmaker, Saheed Balogun, mourned Hassan in an Instagram post, saying, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. You can rest now my brother Taiwo Hassan Ogogo. May Almighty Allah guide you through Aljannah. This is truly painful.”

The death came barely a week after Ogogo’s daughters, Kaira and Lima Taiwo, made emotional appeals for urgent medical assistance for their father.

The sisters had disclosed that the actor was battling stage-four cancer and appealed to medical professionals, hospitals and others with access to possible treatment options to come to his aid. According to Kaira, doctors had told the family that chemotherapy could no longer be administered because of his condition.

The family’s appeal sparked widespread concern among Nigerians and members of the entertainment industry, with colleagues rallying around the actor and urging the public to continue praying for him.

Before his death, fellow veteran actor Jide Kosoko disclosed that more than 500 people had offered various forms of assistance to Ogogo, as the family and colleagues searched for appropriate treatment options.

Hassan was one of the most recognisable figures in Nigeria’s Yoruba-language film industry, with a career spanning several decades as an actor, filmmaker and producer.

He earned widespread recognition for his distinctive performances in Yoruba films and remained a respected figure in Nollywood throughout his long career.

His death marks the loss of one of the enduring personalities of Nigeria’s indigenous-language cinema.

Ronke Oshodi Oke: I Won’t Object If My Husband Marries Second Wife

Veteran Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi Oke has said she would not oppose her husband taking a second wife, provided he has the financial capacity to cater adequately for both families and continues to treat his first wife with respect.

The actress made the disclosure during an interview with Behind The Fame TV, where she spoke about marriage, polygamy and the responsibilities of husbands towards their wives.

According to her, while she would accept her husband’s decision to marry another woman, she would not agree to live under the same roof with the second wife.

She explained that in the event of such a decision, her husband would be expected to provide separate accommodation for the second wife rather than bring her into the home she currently occupies.

“A man has to respect his wife because if he wants to marry a second wife, he should bring her home and introduce her to the first wife properly,” the actress said.

Oshodi Oke maintained that a woman should not necessarily create conflict with her husband simply because he decides to take another wife, particularly when he possesses the financial means to shoulder the responsibilities that come with a larger family.

“A wise woman should know that there is no big deal if a man marries a second wife, but the only thing is that I can’t stay in the same house together with the second wife,” she said.

The actress stressed that her primary concern would be her husband’s ability to provide for his responsibilities without neglecting his existing family.

“If my husband can take care of the second wife and he has the financial capacity, I see no reason he can’t marry a second wife,” she stated.

She further explained that taking another wife should not be an excuse for a man to abandon or reduce his financial and emotional responsibilities towards his first wife and their children.

“If marrying a second wife will not stop him from giving me money…” she added.

Her comments have drawn attention to the subject of polygamy, a practice that remains part of Nigeria’s social and cultural landscape, particularly in communities where plural marriage is traditionally or religiously recognised.

Oshodi Oke’s position, however, was accompanied by a clear personal boundary: she would accept the marriage but would not share the same residence with the second wife.

The actress also emphasised the importance of respect and proper communication between spouses, suggesting that a husband who chooses to marry another wife should handle the situation in a manner that protects the dignity of his first wife.

Her remarks have since generated discussions among social media users and members of the public, with reactions reflecting differing views on polygamy, financial responsibility, marital respect and the rights and expectations of first wives.

Ronke Oshodi Oke: I Won’t Object If My Husband Marries Second Wife