Veteran Nollywood Actor Ogogo's Emotional Message to His Daughter Before Death Surfaces
- A private WhatsApp conversation between Nollywood veteran Ogogo and his daughter Kira Taiwo surfaced after the actor's passing
- The messages, dated July 26, 2026, showed Ogogo comforting his daughter and urging her to stay strong amid fears over his condition
- Ogogo, who battled cancer, died on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66, with his remains arriving in Ilaro, Ogun State, ahead of his burial
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A private WhatsApp exchange between the late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo and his daughter has come to light, revealing the warmth and quiet courage of a father shielding his children from grief even as he faced his own health struggles.
Source: Facebook
His daughter Kira Taiwo posted the conversation on her Instagram Story, giving followers a rare window into the kind of man Ogogo was behind closed doors.
The chat, logged under the contact name "My Daddy" and dated Sunday, July 26, 2026, began after Ogogo apparently found out that his daughter Olawunmi had been crying over his condition.
Nollywood actor Ogogo's words to daughter
Rather than dwell on his own circumstances, the veteran Nollywood actor shifted his focus entirely to his daughter's well-being.
He told her that watching her and her sisters smile was what gave him strength, and gently cautioned that her tears would cause him sadness and worry. He urged her to hold herself together.
Ogogo also offered reassurance about his health, leaning on his faith.
He told her that nothing would happen to him, insha Allah, a message of calm that reflected his determination to protect his children from emotional pain regardless of what he was going through personally.
Kira replied to her father, clarifying that she had not actually been crying and pointing out that her sibling Haleemah had been the one to report the matter to him.
She also expressed her own faith in Allah before telling her father how much she loved him.
Ogogo's response was brief and tender:
"Love ❤️ u too my princess."
Fans mourn death of Ogogo
The beloved Yoruba-language cinema icon passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after battling cancer.
His death drew an outpouring of grief from colleagues, fans, and the wider Nollywood community, who mourned the loss of an actor whose career had spanned several decades and left a significant mark on Nigerian film.
The resurfacing of his final messages to his daughter has deepened that sense of loss, with many reflecting on his quiet strength and the tenderness he showed his family in what turned out to be some of his final weeks.
His remains have since been transported to his hometown of Ilaro in Ogun State, where community members gathered to receive and pay their respects to the late actor ahead of his burial.
The Facebook post showing Ogogo and his daughter's conversation is below.
Nollywood actor Baba battling cancer
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on veteran Nollywood actor Baba Opebe, whose ongoing health struggles have raised concerns among colleagues and fans alike.
As his condition worsens, colleague Kunle Afod has made a passionate plea for support, urging Nigerians to come together to assist the ailing actor.
In a heartfelt revelation, Baba Opebe shared that his health has been significantly deteriorating since last year, leading to crucial medical interventions that included receiving four pints of blood.
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