The daughters of veteran Nollywood actor Hassan Taiwo, widely known as Ogogo, have appealed for help after saying hospitals are declining to treat their father, who has been diagnosed with stage four cancer. The family made the plea through Nigerian media outlets, including Punch Newspapers, which reported the development on Monday.
According to Punch Newspapers, Ogogo's daughters said their father is battling stage-four cancer and that medical facilities have refused to take him in for care. The exact type of cancer and the names of the hospitals involved were not disclosed in the reports. The family is now asking the public and potential sponsors for treatment options and financial support, according to Premium Times Nigeria.
The news has drawn attention across Nigerian entertainment circles. Daily Post Nigeria and The Eagle Online also covered the story, with The Eagle Online noting that the actor cannot be flown abroad for treatment, though the specific reasons were not detailed in the available reporting. A video of the daughters making the appeal has been shared by multiple outlets, including The News Nigeria.
Ogogo is a recognizable figure in Nollywood, having appeared in numerous Yoruba-language films over the years. His health crisis has prompted an outpouring of concern from fans and colleagues, though no official statement from the actor himself has been cited in the reports.
What to watch next: Whether the public appeal leads to a hospital willing to admit Ogogo and whether the Nigerian film industry rallies to fund his treatment.
