Adekunle Gold Comments On The Passing Of Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo)

Adekunle Gold has responded to the death of renowned Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, in a recent social media update. The award-winning singer has joined a number of celebrities who have expressed their condolences following the unexpected news of Ogogo’s passing.

On the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Adekunle Gold shared a message that stated,

“Ogogo made our childhood special. Thankful for all the memories, Rest easy, legend.”

Gold, who had previously announced an upcoming live album for Fuji, quickly paid tribute to the esteemed actor following the news.

Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66, after a battle with stage-four cancer. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed the news, and actor Jide Kosoko announced his death as well.

Reports from his family indicate that Ogogo was diagnosed with advanced cancer just weeks before his death, which had caused significant pain and swelling in his abdomen. His condition had progressed to a point where doctors deemed chemotherapy unfeasible, and he was considered medically unfit to travel to India for treatment.