Taiwo Hassan

Taiwo Hassan
Born
Taiwo Babatunde Hassan

(1959-10-31)31 October 1959
Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria
Died23 August 2026(2026-08-23) (aged 66)
Other nameOgogo
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationsActor, screenwriter, film director and producer
Years active1981–2026

Taiwo Babatunde Hassan (Listenⓘ (31 October 1959 – 23 August 2026), better known as Ogogo, was a Nigerian actor, screenwriter, producer and director known for his work in the Yoruba-language film industry.[1]

Early life and education

Hassan was born on 31 October 1959 in Ilaro, a town in Ogun State, Nigeria. He had a twin brother, and his family has a history of twins. His father and grandfather were both twins.[2][3][4][5]

Hassan completed his primary education at Christ Church School in Ilaro. He attended Gazikia college in Lagos for his secondary education but was unable to finish it due to a financial problem. He then studied at a technical college and worked as an auto mechanic at the water corporation for about 13 years.[6][7]

Career

Hassan began his acting career in 1981 while working as an auto mechanic and later spent about 13 years at the Lagos Water Corporation, combining his job with his interest in acting.[8][9]

Hassan left his job at the water corporation to concentrate on acting in 1994 . His decision came during the growth of Nigeria's home-video industry.[10] He was particularly associated with Yoruba-language cinema and worked as an actor, producer, director and screenwriter. His career spanned more than four decades and included appearances in more than 300 Yoruba-language films.[9] Among his film credits are Agbelebu, Dr Brown, Ekun-Ayo, Owo Blow, Omo Ghetto, Omin, Tenant of the House, Bank Alert and Aníkúlápó.[10]

In 1996, he starred in Owo Blow, directed by Tade Ogidan. His performance in the film earned him the Best Actor of the Year award at the 1997 The Movie Award (THEMA 97).[11]

In 2022, he appeared in Aníkúlápó, portraying Alaafin Ademuyiwa.He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his performance in the film.[12]

Hassan remained active in the Nigerian film industry into the 2020s, with his later credits including Amerah, Bank Alert and Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre.[10]

Death

Hassan died on 23 August 2026, at the age of 66, after battling cancer.[13][14] His daughter confirmed his death the same day.[14][15][16] He had been diagnosed with stage IV cancer, and his daughters had appealed publicly for medical assistance earlier in August 2026.[17] His death came five days after his family had dismissed reports that he had died, describing the earlier reports as false.[18]

He was buried on 24 August 2026 in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State.[19][20]

Filmography

  • Atitebi (1994)
  • Agbelebu (1995)[21]
  • Agbo-Odaju (1995?)
  • Danfo Driver (1995)
  • Dr Brown (1995) (also writer)
  • Eni Bi Okan (1995)
  • Gogongo (Wind Pipe) (1995)
  • Irawo Ayo (Lucky Star) (1995)
  • Ede (Loro Oluwa) (1996)
  • Ekun-Ayo (Tears of Joy) (1996) (also writer and producer)
  • Iyawo Olele (Fancy Wife) (1996)
  • Owo Blow parts 2,3 (1996) as Wole Owolabi.
  • Adopted Child (Omo Agbato) (1997)
  • Baba No Go Die (1997)
  • Ore Ojiji.
  • Omin (2008) as Adesina
  • Elewon (2009) as Yomi
  • Omo Ghetto (2010) as D.P.O
  • Aye O (2016) as Faniyi
  • Ọjọ ẹyẹ mi (My Joyous Day) (2016)
  • Tenant of the House (2019) as Hon. Kasali
  • Amerah (2021) as Alhaji
  • Aníkúlápó (2022) as Alaafin Ademuyiwa
  • Bank Alert (2023) as Grandpa
  • IGE - the unlikely oil merchant (2023) as Olalere
  • Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre (2024) as Alaafin Ademuyiwa[22]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actor Anikulapo Nominated [23]

References

  1. ↑ Amos, Michael (19 October 2023). "Taiwo Hassan Biography: Wives, Age, Children, Net Worth, House, Family, Twin Sister, Daughter". TheCityCeleb. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  2. ↑ Odunayo, Adams (2 February 2015). "I Pray My Wife Forgives Me For Marrying 2nd Wife –Ogogo". Naij.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Senator Yayi surprises Ogogo - The Nation Newspaper". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 5 January 2020. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  4. ↑ "Taiwo Hassan Biography (Early life, Career, Films)". Naija Biography. 22 December 2020. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "10 Quick facts about Nollywood actor Ogogo who fought hoodlums in Ogun". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "10 Quick facts about Nollywood actor Ogogo who fought hoodlums in Ogun". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "10 things to know about veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, as he clocks 60". Daily Trust. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  8. ↑ "10 things to know about late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan 'Ogogo'". Vanguard News. 23 August 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Taiwo Hassan Ogogo dead: Nigerian actor die at age 66 afta battle wit stage 4 cancer". BBC News. 23 August 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  10. 1 2 3 "15 things to know about late Nollywood actor Ogogo". The Punch. 23 August 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  11. ↑ Husseini, Shaibu (7 December 2019). "Hassan at 60 … salutes to the 'Ogogo' of moviedom". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "'Anikulapo' earns 16 nominations at 2023 AMVCA". Daily Trust. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  13. ↑ Wahab, Akinbayo (23 August 2026). "Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan 'Ogogo' is dead". Vanguard News. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  14. 1 2 Adekunle, Musa (23 August 2026). "10 things to know about late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan 'Ogogo'". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  15. ↑ Omotere, Samuel (23 August 2026). "Some people trying to profit from my dad's illness – Ogogo's daughter". The Punch. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Actor Ogogo died aged 66". CoreReport NG. 23 August 2026.
  17. ↑ Kehinde, Fawzi (18 August 2026). "Hospitals refusing to treat our father, Nollywood actor Ogogo's daughters cry out over stage-four cancer". The Punch. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  18. ↑ Johnson, Hannah (18 August 2026). "Ogogo's daughter debunks death rumour". The Punch. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  19. ↑ Olowookere, Dipo (24 August 2026). "Star Actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo for Burial Today in Ilaro". Business Post Nigeria. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  20. ↑ "Nollywood Veteran Taiwo Hassan "Ogogo" Buried in Ilaro as Colleagues Mourn". CoreReport NG. 24 August 2026. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  21. ↑ "Agbelebu". WorldCat. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  22. ↑ "MOVIE REVIEW: Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre is forced sequel that requires lots of getting used to". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  23. ↑ Olufemi, Damilola (17 April 2023). "FULL LIST: 2023 AMVCA nominated actors, movies, writers". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
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