CELEB BIRTHDAY - TAIWO HASSAN

Today (October 31) is the birthday of celebrated actor and producer, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. He is best known for his roles in Yoruba language movies. He was born October 31, 1959 to late Subair Akande Taiwo and Alimot Ayinke, from the Akinnikuolu Compound in Ilaro, Ogun State (Nigeria).

He attended Gazikia College (Lagos, Nigeria), and then went on train as an automobile mechanic at Yaba Technical School (Lagos, Nigeria). He worked with the Lagos State Water Corporation for about 15 years before retiring in 1994, to go into full-time acting. Some of his movies are Owo Blow, Eyin Oka (The Fangs of a Viper), Agbara Ife (The Power of Love), and Arin Ota (Among Enemies). He is renowned and loved for his wise and mature roles.


Happy Birthday!!