Taiwo Hassan
Taiwo Hassan (Listen, born 31 October 1959), also known as Ogogo, is a Nigerian film actor, producer and director.
Taiwo Hassan | |
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Born | Taiwo Hassan 31 October 1959 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Other names | Ogogo |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
Occupation | Actor . Producer . Director |
Years active | 1981- till date |
Early
Taiwo Hassan was born on 31 October 1959 in Ilaro, a town in Ogun State, Nigeria. He has a twin brother, and his family has a history of twins. His father and grandfather were both twins.[1][2][3]
Education
Ogogo completed primary education at Christ Church School in Ilaro. He attended Gazikia college in Lagos for his secondary education but was unable to finish it due to a financial problem. He then studied at a technical college and worked as an automobile mechanic at the water corporation for about 13 years.[3]
Career
Ogogo began his acting career in 1981, shortly after starting work as a mechanic. In 1994 he left his job at the water corporation to concentrate on acting.[1]
Actor
- Aníkúlápó (2022)
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Anikulapo | Pending | [4] |
References
- Odunayo, Adams (2 February 2015). "I Pray My Wife Forgives Me For Marrying 2nd Wife –Ogogo". Naij.com. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- "Senator Yayi surprises Ogogo - The Nation Newspaper". thenationonlineng.net. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- "Taiwo Hassan Biography (Early life, Career, Films)". Naija Biography. 22 December 2020.
- "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.