Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’: Veteran Actor’s Family History Resurfaces Amid Cancer Battle Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is currently receiving widespread concern and prayers from fans and colleagues amid his ongoing battle with stage-four cancer. The actor’s health condition came into the spotlight after his daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, made emotional appeals for medical assistance, seeking access to specialists and facilities that could provide further treatment. Recent reports indicate that Ogogo has since been admitted for medical treatment as doctors intensify efforts to manage his condition. (Punch Newspapers)
Ogogo’s painful family history Amid the concerns surrounding his health, details of Ogogo’s family history have also resurfaced on social media. According to reports about a previous account of his childhood, Ogogo revealed that his mother gave birth to 13 children, but only three were alive before she died. He also reportedly said that his mother had four sets of twins, with him being the only surviving child among them. (Facebook)
The revelation has drawn renewed attention from fans, particularly because of the actor’s current health battle. He survived a previous serious illness Ogogo has also reportedly endured a serious health challenge in the past. A previous account about his family said the actor spent years battling illness before eventually recovering. Reports circulating on social media now claim that the earlier illness took approximately six to seven years for him to recover from. (Facebook)
His previous recovery has become a source of hope for supporters who are praying for him as he faces his latest health challenge. Family appeals for medical help Ogogo’s daughters recently appealed publicly for assistance after revealing that their father was battling stage-four cancer. They stressed that the family was primarily seeking access to medical professionals and appropriate treatment rather than financial donations. (PM News Nigeria)
The family has also had to address false reports concerning the actor’s death. His daughter, Lima Taiwo, dismissed the death reports as fake, making it clear that Ogogo was still alive amid his treatment. (Vanguard News)
As Nigerians continue to express concern over the veteran actor’s condition, fans, colleagues and well-wishers have continued to pray for his recovery. Ogogo, who has remained a respected figure in the Yoruba film industry for decades, is currently receiving medical attention, with supporters hoping that he will overcome this latest challenge.