Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, made a lively appearance at the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, but the footage has resurfaced after his family revealed he is battling stage 4 cancer.
Festival Appearance and New Context
The clip, originally posted on May 29, 2026, by GoldMyneTV, showed Ogogo in high spirits at the annual Ojude Oba festival celebration. He appeared hearty and energetic as he arrived at the venue to cheers from the crowd. Fans cheered him as he walked in, with many sharing the video on social media.
The mood surrounding the footage shifted sharply on Monday, August 18, 2026, when Ogogo's daughter and internet personality Kira shared a video disclosing that doctors had discovered her father had cancer three weeks ago. The full extent of his condition had only become clear in the days before she spoke out.
Family’s Emotional Appeal
In an emotional appeal, another daughter, Haleemah, described the family's desperate situation, revealing that medical facilities had turned them away. She said, "He has cancer, and it is very serious. The hospitals are refusing to treat him, and nobody is willing to do anything. We are not here to ask for money, that is not what this is about, but if you know someone who knows someone who can help, please reach out. This man has a strong will to live. If you saw him right now, you would not believe anything was wrong."
Haleemah added that symptoms had only recently begun to show, making the timeline feel all the more sudden for the family. The video of Ogogo's last public outing has since gone viral, with many fans expressing shock and offering support.
Previous Social Media Moments
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Ogogo's daughter, Kira Taiwo, got Nigerians talking over a post she made online. The Yoruba film star spotted Kira's post on her Instagram page and reacted to it with surprise. Nigerians took to social media to react, as many laughed at the film star, saying he had finally eaten breakfast.
The resurfaced footage and the family's plea have drawn widespread attention to Ogogo's condition, with many calling for assistance from those who can help. The family has emphasized that they are not asking for money but for connections to medical professionals who might be able to treat him.
