Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66

Veteran Nollywood actor and Yoruba film icon, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66.

Hassan passed away at about 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, according to an announcement by fellow veteran actor, Jide Kosoko. The development has sparked grief across the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Kosoko disclosed that the late actor’s remains would be taken to his hometown, Ilaro, in Ogun State, on Sunday ahead of his final rites.

A lying-in-state ceremony has been scheduled for Monday, August 24, at 11 a.m. at the Pavilion in Ilaro, Ogun State.

Taiwo Hassan was one of the prominent figures in Yoruba-language cinema, with a career spanning several decades as an actor, filmmaker and screenwriter. He was widely recognised for his memorable roles and contribution to the growth of the Nigerian film industry.

His death comes days after his family appealed for medical assistance as he battled a serious health condition. Colleagues, fans and other members of the entertainment industry had rallied around the actor before his death.