Popular Nigerian singer Yinka TNT has publicly condemned an Islamic cleric for sharing confidential details about ailing Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo's health condition without the family's consent. The cleric, known as Alihamidtv on Facebook, had visited Ogogo at a Lagos hospital on Thursday, 20 August 2026, where he delivered litres of herbal concoction, then posted an update online revealing the actor's critical state.
Singer Accuses Cleric of Breaching Patient Confidentiality
Yinka TNT directed a lengthy and pointed message at the cleric, accusing him of using Ogogo's illness to advertise his traditional medicine business. The singer wrote: "You took herbs to someone in the hospital and you came online to reveal it despite the fact that you know it's not allowed in the hospital. To me, you are using someone's sickness to advertise your own business. Do you even know what confidentiality is?"
The singer argued that Ogogo's daughters, who had previously appealed to the public for support, were careful not to reveal the full extent of their father's condition. He questioned why the cleric felt entitled to go further without the family's knowledge or permission.
"The daughters that came out to seek for help from the public didn't go into full details of their dad's condition but you came out without seeking the family's consent to tell the world his condition," Yinka TNT wrote.
Questions Over Traditional Medicine Training
Yinka TNT also questioned the cleric's professional training, saying consent is a fundamental principle in traditional medicine, just as it is in conventional healthcare. "You said you studied traditional medicine; were you not taught what consent is? You were not even supposed to let us know you went to drop herbs. You are only looking for Customers. It's not fair," he added, warning that such behaviour would have resulted in a lawsuit if it had occurred abroad.
The cleric had previously shared a worrying account of his hospital visit, saying that Ogogo's condition left him shaken. He noted that the actor had lost so much strength that the herbal remedy may no longer be of practical help.
"I saw Alhaji Hassan Ogogo yesterday at the hospital; at this junction, he only needs God's intervention. In fact, he doesn't even have strength for herbs at the moment; he can't even eat anymore," the cleric said, urging followers to keep the actor in prayer.
Ogogo's Last Public Appearance
In related news, Legit.ng had earlier reported that actor Jide Kosoko addressed offers of spiritual assistance made to Ogogo. Legit.ng also reported a video capturing Ogogo's last public appearance before his stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
The video, shared in June 2026, captured the Nollywood actor and his daughter at an event. Ogogo looked hearty as he exchanged pleasantries with a guest, marking his final public sighting before his health deteriorated.
