A final exchange between veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, and his daughter, Kira Taiwo, has emerged following his death at the age of 66. Kira shared the emotional conversation on her Instagram Story, revealing a touching message her father sent to her weeks before his passing. According to the report, the conversation was dated July 26 and showed Ogogo reassuring his daughter while encouraging her to remain strong. The veteran actor reportedly told Kira that seeing her and her sisters smile gave him strength and urged her not to cry because it would make him sad. He also encouraged her to remain strong and place her trust in Allah, expressing confidence that everything would be fine. Kira responded by assuring her father that she was not crying and reaffirmed her faith. She also expressed her love for him, to which Ogogo replied affectionately, calling her his princess. The exchange has attracted attention because it offers a glimpse into the close relationship between the actor and his daughter during the final weeks of his life. The emotional conversation came amid concerns about Ogogo’s health. His family had earlier disclosed that he was battling stage-four cancer and appealed for medical assistance as his condition worsened. His daughters had also spoken publicly about his deteriorating health and the difficulties surrounding his treatment. Ogogo’s death has since prompted tributes from colleagues, fans and public figures across Nigeria’s entertainment industry. He was widely respected for his long career in Yoruba-language cinema and his contribution to Nollywood. The final message shared by Kira has added a deeply personal dimension to the tributes surrounding his death, as family members and admirers continue to mourn the veteran actor. His words to his daughter are likely to remain a cherished memory for Kira and her family as they come to terms with his passing.
