Late Ogogo’s best movies: 5 titles worth revisiting

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.

Aníkúlápó (2022)
 Kunle Afolayan’s Netflix epic introduced Hassan to a global audience as Alaafin Ademuyiwa. His commanding supporting turn earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and stands as a late career high point that showcased his regal authority.

Agbelebu (1995)
 Released in the same formative period as his other early hits, this film captures Hassan in the charismatic leading man phase of his career. It ranks among the titles frequently listed by fans and retrospectives as essential viewing from the mid 1990s Yoruba cinema boom.

Omo Ghetto (2010)
 Hassan appears as the D.P.O. in this popular production, delivering one of the authoritative law enforcement and elder figure roles that defined much of his middle and later career. The film remains a favourite among viewers revisiting his work from the 2010s.

Omin (2008)
 As Adesina, Hassan continued his shift toward more seasoned, fatherly and authoritative characters. The performance is regularly highlighted in career overviews as a strong example of his range during that era.

These titles span Hassan’s rise from auto mechanic and emerging actor in the 1980s and 1990s through to his later international exposure. They illustrate the mix of anti hero intensity, moral steadiness and kingly presence that defined the man fans simply called Ogogo. His body of work continues to offer both entertainment and a window into decades of Yoruba language storytelling.