Yayi Mourns Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ as Family Prepares for Burial

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, following his death after a battle with cancer.

In a condolence message issued through his Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, Adeola described the actor’s death as a major loss to the Nigerian entertainment industry, Ogun State and the country at large.

Adeola said he was particularly saddened by the death of Hassan, whom he described as a brother who had worked actively in support of his political cause and the interests of their people.

“I am greatly saddened by the death of a brother who believed and worked assiduously for my cause and the cause of our people,” Adeola said.

He commiserated with Ogogo’s immediate family, acknowledging their efforts to keep the actor alive during his illness, and prayed for them to find strength during the difficult period.

The senator also noted Hassan’s contributions to society through filmmaking and advocacy, saying his positive impact would remain part of his legacy.

Adeola promised to continue supporting the actor’s family during their period of mourning, adding that the good deeds of the late actor would not be forgotten.

The development comes as tributes continue to pour in for the veteran actor, following confirmation of his death by members of his family and people close to him.

Ogogo’s daughter, Kaira Taiwo, was seen in an emotional Instagram live session on Sunday, where she struggled to contain her emotions while speaking about her father’s death.

Fellow actor and filmmaker Saheed Balogun also paid tribute to the late actor in an Instagram post.

“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,” Balogun wrote.

Ogogo’s death came only days after his daughters, Kaira and Lima Taiwo, publicly appealed for urgent medical assistance for their father.

The sisters had disclosed that the family recently became aware of the seriousness of his condition and were seeking medical direction, including access to specialists and advanced treatment facilities.

Kaira had also revealed that doctors treating the actor had informed the family that chemotherapy could no longer be administered because of his condition, prompting the family to seek other possible treatment options.

The veteran actor, who was 66, was one of the prominent figures in the Yoruba film industry, with a career spanning several decades as an actor, producer, director and filmmaker.

His death has continued to generate reactions across the entertainment industry and beyond, with colleagues, political figures and admirers remembering his contribution to Nigerian cinema.

The family is expected to commence burial arrangements for the late actor on Monday, according to information emerging following his death.

Taiwo Hassan’s Daughter Debunks Death Rumour, Says Actor Still Alive

The daughter of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that the 66-year-old actor has died.

The death rumour surfaced on Tuesday after a Facebook user claimed that one of Ogogo’s daughters, Haleemah Taiwo, had announced his death.

The post alleged that the actor had died after being rejected by different hospitals and claimed that he was survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.

However, Ogogo’s daughter, Lima Taiwo, dismissed the report as false, urging members of the public to stop spreading the claim.

In a reaction shared on Instagram, Lima repeatedly described the report as fake, writing: “This is false!!!!!!! This is false!!!!! This is false!!!!! This is false!!! THIS IS FAKE… PLEASE STOP SPREADING FAKE NEWS.”

Her clarification came a day after she and her sister, Kira Taiwo, separately appealed for urgent medical assistance for their father, who is battling cancer.

In an emotional video shared on Instagram on Monday, Lima disclosed that the actor’s health condition had deteriorated and alleged that some hospitals had declined to continue treating him.

Fighting back tears, she appealed to medical professionals, hospitals and individuals with access to advanced cancer treatment facilities to assist the family in finding a way to continue his treatment.

Lima said the family only became aware of the seriousness of her father’s condition about three weeks earlier, explaining that his physical appearance had initially not suggested the severity of the illness.

She also stressed that the family was not seeking financial donations but urgently needed medical assistance, including access to specialists and facilities capable of treating his condition.

In a separate emotional video, Kira revealed that her father’s cancer was at Stage 4 and said the hospital currently treating him had informed the family that it could no longer administer chemotherapy.

Kira also appealed to hospitals, cancer specialists and medical professionals with possible treatment options to come forward and assist the veteran actor.

She urged anyone who could help the family access appropriate medical care to contact either her or her sister, stressing that she remained determined to find a way to secure treatment for their father.

The latest clarification means reports of Ogogo’s death are false, although his family has confirmed that he is facing a serious health challenge and is in urgent need of medical assistance.

The family is therefore appealing to the public to avoid spreading unverified reports about the actor’s condition and instead help connect them with credible medical professionals and cancer treatment facilities.

Shemariah Newsroom urges members of the public to rely on verified information from the actor’s family and credible sources regarding his health.