A heartbreaking scene unfolded online as the daughter of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, broke down in tears during an emotional Instagram live session from the hospital.
The distraught daughter, surrounded by people trying to console her, was heard crying uncontrollably and saying her father was dead, while pleading with those around her to allow her to see his remains and asking that members of her family be informed.
The emotional video, which quickly spread across social media, sparked fresh fears among fans of the Nollywood icon, who had been following reports about his worsening health condition.
A female voice was also heard comforting her during the live session, with the woman reportedly saying she was pregnant while trying to calm the grieving daughter.
The development comes days after Ogogo’s daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, publicly cried out for help, revealing that the actor was battling stage-four cancer and appealing to medical experts and facilities to assist with his treatment.
The family’s earlier appeal had triggered an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues, with many Nigerians praying for the recovery of the actor, who has spent over four decades entertaining audiences and remains one of Yoruba cinema’s most respected figures.
As of the time of filing this report, there is no official statement from Ogogo’s immediate family confirming his death. Previous reports claiming that the actor had passed away were denied by his daughter, who described them as fake news.
Fans have continued to await further clarification from the family amid the emotional scenes from the hospital.
