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10 Career-Defining Movies of Nollywood Legend Taiwo Hassan Ogogo
From Owo Blow to Aníkúlápó, the story of Yoruba film icon Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is written in unforgettable roles.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, has reportedly passed away at the age of 66 on Sunday, after a battle with stage-four cancer, ending a remarkable career that spanned over 40 years and more than 100 films.

As colleagues, fans and the industry pay tribute to the legendary actor, here are 10 iconic movies that defined his journey from a former Lagos mechanic to one of the most respected faces in Yoruba cinema:

1. Owo Blow (1997)
Ogogo’s major breakthrough. Directed by Tade Ogidan, he played Wole Owolabi in a film that tackled corruption and societal decay. The powerful performance won him Best Actor of the Year at the 1997 THEMA Awards and made him a household name.

2. Agbelebu (1997)
Released in the same year as Owo Blow, this film cemented his status as one of Yoruba cinema’s most charismatic leading men during the romantic era of Nollywood.

3. Danfo Driver
In this fan-favourite, Ogogo delivered an iconic performance as a street-smart Lagos bus driver, perfectly mixing comedy with sharp character acting.

4. Okan Soso
A Yoruba classic co-starring Bukky Wright, Kola Oyewo and Yemi Solade. The film remains one of the most revisited titles whenever fans celebrate Ogogo’s legacy.

5. Ekun-Ayo
Beyond acting, Ogogo proved his versatility by writing and producing this film, an early glimpse of his growth into a director, producer and screenwriter.

6. Omin
As Adesina, Ogogo showed a career evolution – transitioning from the romantic lead roles of the 90s to the authoritative, father-figure roles that would later define his career.

7. Elewon
Playing Yomi, Ogogo starred in and also contributed to the production of this film, highlighting his influence both in front of and behind the camera.

8. Omo Ghetto
His role as the D.P.O. introduced him to a younger, new-generation Nollywood audience outside his core Yoruba-language fanbase.

9. Aníkúlápó (2022)
Kunle Afolayan’s Netflix global hit gave Ogogo international exposure. His role as Alaafin Ademuyiwa, alongside Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye and Sola Sobowale, earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2023 AMVCAs.

10. Aníkúlápó (Series Sequel)
Ogogo reprised his role as Alaafin Ademuyiwa in the sequel series, which stands as one of the final major projects in his four-decade-long career.

He will be remembered as one of the pillars of Yoruba Nollywood.
Source: Pulse Nigeria –