Nollywood actors and actresses have rallied behind veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, following an emotional appeal from his daughters for urgent medical assistance as he battles stage four cancer.
Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo led the call for support, appealing to Nigerians and medical professionals to help the family identify specialists and treatment centres capable of reviewing Ogogo’s condition.
In a post on X, Adebayo urged people to support the veteran actor, clarifying that the family was not seeking financial assistance but needed medical guidance.
He appealed to anyone with connections in the oncology field or access to relevant medical facilities to reach out to Ogogo’s family.
Actress Toyin Abraham also joined the campaign on Tuesday after sharing a video of Ogogo’s daughters on Instagram. She appealed to anyone who could provide assistance to contact the family.
The development followed an emotional appeal by Ogogo’s daughter, Shaki Taiwo, who sought medical help for her father in a video shared on Instagram.
Shaki revealed that the hospital treating the actor had stopped his treatment because of the severity of his condition, prompting the family to seek further medical direction and possible treatment options.
Ogogo, 66, is one of the most recognisable veterans of Yoruba cinema. With a career spanning more than four decades, he has appeared in hundreds of films and remains a respected figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
BACKSTORY:
Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is a veteran Nigerian actor who has made significant contributions to Yoruba-language cinema over several decades. The actor has featured in numerous Nigerian films and has remained active and influential within the Yoruba movie industry.
Concern over his health intensified after his daughter, Shaki Taiwo, publicly appealed for medical assistance, revealing that the family was seeking urgent guidance on how to proceed with his treatment. Her appeal prompted fellow Nollywood actors, including Femi Adebayo and Toyin Abraham, to amplify the call for medical support.
The family has reportedly clarified that its immediate need is not financial assistance but access to qualified medical professionals, oncology specialists and appropriate treatment options that could help review Ogogo’s condition.
