Taiwo Hassan

Taiwo Hassan
Born
Taiwo Hassan

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

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

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][better source needed]

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)
  • Omin (2008) as Adesina
  • Elewon (2009) as Yomi
  • Omo Ghetto (2010) as D.P.O
  • Aye O (2016) as Faniyi
  • Ọjọ ẹyẹ mi (My Joyous Day) (2016)
  • Tenant of the House (2019) as Hon. Kasali
  • Amerah (2021) as Alhaji
  • Aníkúlápó (2022) as Alaafin Ademuyiwa
  • Bank Alert (2023) as Grandpa
  • IGE - the unlikely oil merchant (2023) as Olalere
  • Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre (2024) as Alaafin Ademuyiwa

Awards and nominations

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

References

  1. ^ a b Odunayo, Adams (2 February 2015). "I Pray My Wife Forgives Me For Marrying 2nd Wife –Ogogo". Naij.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Senator Yayi surprises Ogogo - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. 5 January 2020. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Taiwo Hassan Biography (Early life, Career, Films)". Naija Biography. 22 December 2020. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  4. ^ "10 Quick facts about Nollywood actor Ogogo who fought hoodlums in Ogun - P.M. News". Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. 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.[permanent dead link‍]


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