‘DON’T CRY, MY PRINCESS,’ OGOGO TOLD DAUGHTER WEEKS BEFORE DEATH
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, reportedly shared an emotional moment with his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during his battle with stage-four cancer.
Kira revealed that her father had spoken to her emotionally during the difficult period, telling her not to cry as the family faced his deteriorating health.
Ogogo’s health condition had attracted widespread concern, with his family appealing for medical assistance and prayers from Nigerians, colleagues and well-wishers.
His daughters had also spoken publicly about the severity of his condition and the emotional difficulty of watching their father battle the illness.
The veteran actor’s health challenges prompted an outpouring of support from members of the Nollywood community, many of whom shared prayers and messages of encouragement.
His family had earlier appealed to people to be careful about individuals attempting to exploit the situation for personal or financial gain.
Ogogo, who built a career spanning several decades, was one of the respected figures in Yoruba-language Nollywood and made significant contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
His final conversations with his family have now added an emotional dimension to the tributes following his death.
Fans and colleagues continue to mourn the veteran actor while remembering his contribution to Nigerian entertainment.
