Ogogo’s daughters reveal his stage-four cancer diagnosis, seek treatment for veteran actor

The daughters of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have made urgent appeals for medical help after revealing that their father is fighting stage-four cancer.

Lima and Kira Taiwo issued separate emotional appeals on Instagram, urging Nigerians, well-wishers, and medical professionals experienced in cancer treatment to assist their father in obtaining further medical care.

The daughters stated that hospitals had reportedly refused to continue treating the 66-year-old actor, who was diagnosed with stage-four cancer.

In a video posted on Instagram, Lima explained that her father’s condition had worsened and called on anyone with connections to a hospital or medical professional willing to take his case.

“He has cancer, and it’s really, really bad. And the hospitals are refusing to treat him. At least, please, give this man a chance.”

She said the family only became aware of the seriousness of his condition about three weeks ago, noting that his appearance had not indicated the severity of his illness.

“We didn’t even know until like three weeks ago.”

Lima emphasised that the family was not seeking financial donations, but rather medical assistance to give the actor another chance.

“We’re not here to ask for money. Nobody’s here to ask for money.”

In a separate video, Kira confirmed that her father’s cancer was at stage four and stated that a hospital had informed the family it could no longer continue chemotherapy.

“He has cancer and is in stage 4. The hospital is saying that they cannot treat him again, like they can’t give him chemo again.”

She appealed to cancer specialists, hospitals, and anyone capable of providing treatment to contact her family.

“If you can treat my daddy, if you can start chemo for him, whether it’s medical or herbs, please, I’m begging you guys.”

Kira also acknowledged the support of Senator Yayi, whom she said had been helping the family with medical bills.

She became emotional while describing her father’s condition, saying she had never seen him in such pain and revealing that he had expressed fear of dying.

“He’s saying that he doesn’t want to die. Please, I’ve never seen my daddy in that kind of pain before.”

Hassan, 66, is a veteran of the Nigerian film industry with a career spanning over four decades. He has appeared in hundreds of films and remains a prominent figure in Yoruba-language cinema.

As of the time of this report, the actor’s management and family had not issued an official statement detailing the hospital, diagnosis, or type of cancer involved.