Ogogo’s Last Public Outing Resurfaces Amid Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis and Family’s Cry for Help
- An old clip of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, aka Ogogo, at a naming ceremony has resurfaced amid his recent health crisis
- Footage of the actor at the event has drawn fresh attention following his stage 4 cancer diagnosis
- Ogogo's daughter, Haleemah, earlier disclosed that hospitals had been refusing to treat her father, and pleaded for anyone who could help to come forward
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Footage of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, at a naming ceremony has resurfaced in a new light, after his family disclosed that he is battling stage 4 cancer.
The clip, originally posted by his daughter, Kira, on June 12, 2026, showed Ogogo in high spirits at the naming ceremony of Baby Farah Ishola.
Source: Instagram
He appeared hearty and energetic as he exchanged pleasantries with a guest.
Ogogo's cancer diagnosis
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 and that the full extent of his condition had only become clear in the days before she spoke out.
In an emotional appeal, another daughter, Haleemah, described the family's desperate situation, revealing that medical facilities had turned them away.
"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," she said.
Source: Instagram
Haleemah added that symptoms had only recently begun to show, making the timeline feel all the more sudden for the family.
The video of Nollywood actor Ogogo's last public outing is below:
Reactions to Ogogo's last public outing
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions; read the comments below:
queenworld_homes commented:
"God please ....just look at him...haaaa this life."
yummymom_grace commented:
"I pray this cancer thing about you is not true, you are healed in HIS mercy, you looked bubble here and so shall you look healthy."
fawas.ayodeji said:
"I so much love him such a sweet soul God should do this for us 🙏 we are begging."
charms.jewelrywholesale wrote:
"The cancer thing now look like spiritual stuff Haba someone sound healthy a month ago is now stage 4 . God please him with your divine power in Jesus name."
Ogogo and daughter warm hearts with funny posts
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.
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