Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as “Ogogo,” has passed away after a battle with stage 4 cancer. To honour his memory, we are remembering 7 films he featured in. In this article, we list 7 memorable roles played by Taiwo Hassan that have cemented his status as a legendary actor in the Nollywood film industry.
- Owo Blow (1996)
This was the Yoruba-language film that brought him into the limelight. It follows the story of a man who is imprisoned while trying to help traders being harassed by officials of the State Task Force. After his arrest, his family is plunged into chaos, and his son delves into a life of crime that leaves him in a state of guilt. This role is one of the most legendary characters Taiwo Hassan played in his career.
- Omo Ghetto (2010)
Before the modern era of the “Omo Ghetto saga,” there was the 2010 version that started the story. “Omo Ghetto” follows the story of a group of women deeply entrenched in gang life within a women-dominated gang. It follows their sisterhood, their chosen family and the crime they are embroiled in. This is a fan-favourite Taiwo Hassan film.
- Tenant Of The House (2019)
This follows the story of a driven politician determined to resolve a long-standing crisis while navigating corruption, romance, and personal agendas. Taiwo Hassan featured in a number of politically inclined films, but this is the role in which he stood out.
- Amerah (2021)
“Amerah” teaches its audience about love and the elements missing from today’s society. When a family is shaken to its core by a tragic and mysterious death, they are plagued by strange occurrences in their household, turning their lives into a nightmare. This role was one in which Taiwo Hassan shone.
- Aníkúlapó (2022)
An overzealous traveller encounters death after an affair with the king’s wife. On his journey to the afterlife, he meets a mystical creature with the power to give him a second chance at life. “Aníkúlapó” is one of our favourite films in Taiwo Hassan’s filmography this decade.
- Bank Alert (2023)
In one of his most intriguing and comedic roles, Taiwo Hassan appears in “Bank Alert,” a film about a 50-year-old banker with an unlucky streak who is fired after blowing the whistle on corporate fraud. As he descends into desperation after losing his job, he receives a bank alert for ₦500 million and is hunted down when he decides to withdraw the money.
- IGE: The Unlikely Oil Merchant (2023)
Based on the true-life story of an irrepressible oil and gas merchant, this film centres on the childhood of a man who goes from grass to grace. It also reveals aspects of his life that were not known to the public. Taiwo Hassan’s emotional depth in this film endeared him to us and reminded us why we grew up loving his acting.
