Fans of late Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died on 23 August 2026 at age 66 after a battle with stage four cancer, have a rich catalogue of more than 300 Yoruba language films to revisit.
The Ilaro, Ogun State born actor, screenwriter, producer and director built a career spanning over four decades from the early home video era into the streaming age. His breakthrough work, authoritative presence and memorable portrayals of complex characters cemented his status as a household name.
Drawing from his filmography and widely cited career highlights, here are five essential films for admirers to prioritise.
Owo Blow (1996)
In this landmark crime drama directed by Tade Ogidan, Hassan portrayed the adult Wole Owolabi, a man whose path winds through poverty, crime and moral struggle. The role, which he shared in earlier stages with a younger actor, brought him the Best Actor of the Year award at the 1997 THEMA Awards and remains the performance most frequently cited as his breakthrough.
