Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66, Burial Set for Monday in Ilaro
Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66, Burial Set for Monday in Ilaro
Veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66.
Hassan reportedly died at about 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, according to a burial announcement attributed to veteran actor Jide Kosoko. His death was also independently reported by several Nigerian news organisations, while his daughter, Kira Taiwo, reportedly confirmed the development during an Instagram Live session.
The actor’s remains are expected to be taken to his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, on Sunday ahead of his burial on Monday, August 24.
According to the announced arrangements, a lying-in-state ceremony is scheduled to hold at the Pavillon in Ilaro at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. A separate announcement from the Ilaro Muslim Community puts the burial prayer at 10:00 a.m. at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground.
The death came days after Hassan’s daughters publicly appealed for medical assistance for their father, who had been battling stage-four cancer. Reports said the family had been seeking further medical options after doctors indicated that chemotherapy could no longer be administered.
Hassan, who was born in Ilaro, Ogun State, was one of the prominent figures in Yoruba-language cinema, with a career spanning several decades as an actor, producer, director and screenwriter.
His death has triggered an outpouring of grief across the Nigerian entertainment industry, with colleagues, fans and admirers mourning a veteran whose career made a significant contribution to Yoruba cinema.
