Lima, one of the daughters of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, has publicly revealed that hospitals are refusing to admit her father for treatment of his stage 4 cancer. In an emotional video shared on her social media page, Lima appealed to the public for medical assistance, corroborating an earlier plea made by her sister, Kira, who had broken the news of their father's diagnosis in a video that circulated on Monday night.
Hospitals Refusing to Treat Ogogo
Lima's account painted a distressing picture of the actor's situation. According to her, despite the severity of his condition, medical facilities have been unwilling to take him in. She was emphatic that neither she nor her sister is soliciting financial assistance from the public; rather, they are specifically seeking a qualified medical professional who can step in and provide care.
Adding to the heartbreak, Lima disclosed that she was unaware of how serious things had become until just three weeks ago. In her own words during the video appeal: "My dad has cancer, and it is really bad. The hospitals are refusing to treat him. We are not here to ask for money, but if you know somebody who can help treat him. We didn't even know until 3 weeks ago. I don't want any daddy to die."
Family's Plea for Medical Help
Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is a widely recognised figure in the Yoruba film industry, having built a career spanning several decades. The news of his illness has drawn significant public attention, with both daughters now using their platforms to reach out to anyone who could make a difference in his care.
Kira had earlier disclosed that the actor had been denied chemotherapy and called on anyone with knowledge of where he could receive treatment — medically or traditionally — to come forward. The family's message remains consistent: they are not fundraising, but urgently seeking expert medical intervention for the ailing actor before it is too late.
The daughters are urging the public to share leads on hospitals or traditional treatment centres that could help save his life. Meanwhile, in a separate development, 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, leading to humorous reactions from Nigerians who laughed at the film star.
