Taiwo Hassan

Taiwo Hassan (Listenⓘ, born 31 October 1959), also known as Ogogo, is a Nigerian film actor, screenwriter, producer and director.

Taiwo Hassan
Born
Taiwo Hassan

31 October 1959
Ilaro, Ogun State
NationalityNigerian
Other namesOgogo
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationActor . Producer . Director . Screenwriter
Years active1981- till date

Early

Taiwo Hassan was born on 31 October 1959 in Ilaro, a town in Ogun State, Nigeria. He has a twin brother, and his family has a history of twins. His father and grandfather were both twins.[1][2][3][4]

Education

Ogogo completed primary education at Christ Church School in Ilaro. He attended Gazikia college in Lagos for his secondary education but was unable to finish it due to a financial problem. He then studied at a technical college and worked as an automobile mechanic at the water corporation for about 13 years.[3]

Career

Ogogo began his acting career in 1981, shortly after starting work as a mechanic. In 1994 he left his job at the water corporation to concentrate on acting.[1]

Filmography
  • Atitebi (1994?)
  • Agbelebu (1995)[5]
  • Agbo-Odaju (1995?)
  • Danfo Driver (1995)
  • Dr Brown (1995) (also writer)
  • Eni Bi Okan (1995)
  • Gogongo (Wind Pipe) (1995)
  • Irawo Ayo (Lucky Star) (1995)
  • Ede (Loro Oluwa) (1996)
  • Ekun-Ayo (Tears of Joy) (1996) (also writer and producer)
  • Iyawo Olele (Fancy Wife) (1996)
  • Adopted Child (Omo Agbato) (1997)
  • Baba No Go Die (1997)
  • Ọjọ ẹyẹ mi (My Joyous Day) (2016)
  • Aníkúlápó (2022)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actor Anikulapo Nominated [6]

References
  1. Odunayo, Adams (2 February 2015). "I Pray My Wife Forgives Me For Marrying 2nd Wife –Ogogo". Naij.com. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  2. "Senator Yayi surprises Ogogo - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  3. "Taiwo Hassan Biography (Early life, Career, Films)". Naija Biography. 22 December 2020.
  4. "10 Quick facts about Nollywood actor Ogogo who fought hoodlums in Ogun - P.M. News". Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  5. "Agbelebu". WorldCat. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  6. "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.


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