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Nollywood Actor, Ogogo Diagnosed with Cancer, Children Solicit Help

His daughters said several hospitals refused further treatment and asked for medical or traditional help as the family tries to start chemotherapy.

  • On Monday, daughters Shaki Taiwo and Haleemah revealed veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo "Ogogo" Hassan is battling Stage 4 cancer, issuing an urgent public appeal for medical or traditional treatment options.
  • Hospitals have reportedly ceased treatment, stating they can no longer provide chemotherapy due to the condition's severity; the family learned of the diagnosis only three weeks ago.
  • Shaki emphasized the family is not soliciting funds, noting that Senator Yayi has been footing the medical bills while they seek individuals capable of providing expert care.
  • Haleemah said she could not bear to lose her father and urged anyone who could offer help to contact the family directly, noting her father desperately wanted to live.
  • Over his career, Taiwo Hassan has starred in films including Atitebi, Agbelebu, and Danfo Driver, while TAMPAN national president Bolaji "Latin Amusan" did not respond to inquiries regarding the family's request.
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Thegeniusmedia broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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