The daughters of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have appealed for urgent medical assistance for their father, revealing that he is battling stage-four cancer and that hospitals have reportedly stopped treating him.
The emotional appeals were made separately by Lima and Kira Taiwo in videos shared on Instagram on Monday, as the family continues to search for medical professionals or facilities willing to take on the actor’s case.
Lima, who struggled to hold back tears while speaking, said her father’s condition had deteriorated significantly and appealed to Nigerians, well-wishers and medical experts to help the family find appropriate treatment.
She said the family only became aware of the seriousness of his condition about three weeks ago, noting that his appearance had initially given little indication of the severity of the illness.
“Please, I’m begging you. If you know somebody that knows somebody that will be willing to treat him, anything, we’re willing to try anything. We’re not here to ask for money,” she said.
According to Lima, the family’s immediate concern is finding a hospital or medical professional who can assess and treat the actor, rather than raising funds.
The situation, she said, had left the family desperate, particularly as they struggle to find medical attention at a time when her father’s condition is reportedly worsening.
“But if he’s willing to do anything, please, if you know somebody that knows somebody that will be willing to treat him, would you really appreciate it? Please, I can’t watch my daddy die,” she said tearfully.
In a separate video, Kira disclosed that her father’s cancer had reached stage four and claimed that the hospital where he had been receiving treatment was no longer willing to continue chemotherapy.
“Hello everyone, I’m here for my daddy. He has cancer and is in stage 4. The hospital is saying that they cannot treat him again, like they can’t give him chemo again,” she said.
Kira appealed to cancer specialists, hospitals and anyone with access to appropriate treatment to intervene, stressing that the family was seeking medical help rather than financial assistance.
“If you can treat my daddy, if you can start chemo for him, whether it’s medical or herbs, please, I’m begging you,” she said.
She urged medical professionals and facilities capable of handling cancer cases to contact her, her sister or the actor directly.
The emotional appeal highlights the difficult situation confronting the family as they race against time to secure appropriate medical care for the veteran actor.
For a patient battling advanced cancer, delays in accessing specialist care can further complicate treatment decisions and may limit the available options. The family’s appeal therefore underscores the urgency of getting the actor properly assessed and connected with qualified cancer specialists.
Kira also disclosed that a relative, whom she identified as Senator Yayi, had been assisting the family and helping to settle some of the medical bills.
She, however, said the family’s immediate priority was to find someone capable of providing the actor with appropriate treatment.
The actor’s daughter became emotional while describing her father’s condition, saying she had never seen him experience such severe pain before.
“He’s saying that he doesn’t want to die. Please, I’ve never seen my daddy in that kind of pain before,” she said.
Hassan, 66, is a veteran of the Nigerian film industry whose career spans more than four decades. He has featured in more than 300 films and remains one of the prominent figures in Yoruba-language cinema.
As of the time of filing this report, the actor’s management and family had not released an official statement providing details of his diagnosis, the specific type of cancer involved or the hospital where he had been receiving treatment.
The family’s appeal is primarily for urgent medical intervention and access to qualified cancer care, not financial donations.
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