Azeez Ayinde Onifade, popularly known as Olu Ogogo and a close aide to late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, has revealed that the actor’s condition worsened about five days before his death, leading his family to move him between hospitals for further tests and treatment.
Olu made this known in an interview with City People, where he spoke about Ogogo’s health battle and the events leading to his death.
According to him, Ogogo had initially shown signs of improvement while receiving treatment and was able to eat small portions of food.
However, about five days before his death, his condition deteriorated, forcing his family to seek further medical attention as doctors tried to determine what was wrong and manage his pain.
Olu said it was during the series of medical examinations that the family was informed that Ogogo had cancer.
He said the diagnosis came as a shock to those close to the actor because his condition had worsened within a short period.
Ogogo had earlier complained of chest pain during a trip to Ilaro, Ogun State, after which he was taken to a hospital and advised to rest.
Olu said the actor later wanted to travel to India for further treatment, but the process of obtaining a visa delayed the trip.
By the time the visa was secured, according to him, Ogogo had become too weak to travel by air.
Olu explained that a doctor was subsequently brought in from India to attend to the actor. The doctor later recommended that Ogogo be moved to another hospital in Lagos, where specialists continued his treatment.
Ogogo died on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. His daughters had publicly disclosed his cancer diagnosis days before his death.
Reflecting on the actor’s final days, Olu said he believed Ogogo was spared a prolonged period of suffering.
He also described the late actor as a kind-hearted man and prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul.