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“My Children Were Taken From Me” — Bukky Wright Opens Up On Painful Marriage Experience.

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has opened up about a painful chapter of her personal life, revealing that she lost access to her children while they were still very young after marrying into a wealthy family.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that she shared the experience during a public appearance, where she reflected on her life journey and how her personal struggles influenced her career choices.

According to her, the separation from her children had a profound emotional impact and significantly altered the direction of her life.

She explained that acting was not originally part of her plan, but she later joined the film industry with the hope that her children would one day be able to trace and find her through her work.

At the time, she said she was overwhelmed by uncertainty and could not envision a successful future for herself.

Bukky Wright also disclosed that she once battled feelings of hopelessness following the separation, believing her life might not amount to much.

However, she noted that her story eventually changed as she went on to build a successful career in Nollywood and became a respected figure in the industry.

She said, “I wear so many caps. And to the glory of God, my scar to shine is so funny. I don’t know if I’ve ever said this before, and if I have said it, I don’t think I’ve ever said it enough.

“I actually started acting so that when my children grow up, they would be able to at least, I never thought of being a star, at least know where to find me. I am one woman who had children taken from her when they were very young because I married into a very wealthy

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“PLEASE FORGIVE ME”: Inside Ijebu’s Dramatic Public Plea After The Loss Of Veteran Icon Ogogo.

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Nollywood actor Olatayo Amokade, widely known as Ijebu, recently took to social media to appeal to his family, friends, colleagues, and associates for forgiveness regarding any past grievances.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The emotional video message shared on his Instagram page followed the passing of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo, who died at the age of 66.

Key highlights from his statement include:

  • Deep Reflection: Ijebu expressed that the veteran actor’s death weighed heavily on his heart, prompting him to reflect deeply on the brevity of life and the importance of resolving conflicts early.

  • Public Apology: Addressing seniors, colleagues, staff, and younger actors in the industry, the actor asked everyone to overlook his shortcomings and pardon any offense.

  • Call for Reconciliation: Emphasizing that human beings come into the world with nothing and leave with nothing, he urged people to let go of grudges because life is short.

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MY FINAL REGRET: Emotional Last Words Of Veteran Actor Ogogo To His Daughter Before Death Revealed.

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One of the daughters of the late veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, shared an emotional digital message from her father online following his passing at the age of 66.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The conversation, dated July 26, captured the actor encouraging his daughter Kira to stay strong and maintain her faith, noting that seeing her smile gave him resilience during his final weeks.

Key highlights from the family’s shared messages include:

  • Words of Encouragement: Ogogo urged his daughter not to cry, telling her that her tears would make him sad and that she should trust in Allah.

  • Reassurance: The veteran actor expressed deep affection for his children, assuring them that he was fighting to stay strong.

  • Burial Rites: Following his passing on Sunday afternoon after battling stage-four cancer, final arrangements were announced by veteran actor Jide Kosoko, leading to an official lying-in-state and Islamic burial prayers at the Pavilion and Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground in Ilaro, Ogun State.

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A Nation In Mourning: Remembering The Screen Legends Who Lost Their Ultimate Fight Against Cancer

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Tributes and condolence messages have poured across social media platforms following the passing of veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, who departed at the age of sixty-six after a battle with stage-four cancer. Reports noted that just days before his passing, his children, Kira and Haleemah, publicly shared his advanced stage-four cancer diagnosis and appealed for medical support.

Beyond Ogogo, several other prominent figures in the Nigerian film industry lost their lives to various forms of cancer:

  • Alexx Ekubo: The celebrated actor passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of forty at Evercare Hospital due to complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer, a condition he kept largely private. He was renowned for his roles in popular films such as Weekend Getaway, Lagos Cougars, The Bling Lagosians, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, and A Sunday Affair.

  • Stella Ikwuegbu: The veteran actress died on June 16, 2024, after a courageous fight against leg cancer. Her passing was announced by movie producer Stanley Nwoko, who honored her memorable portrayals of maternal and elderly characters in numerous productions.

  • Tom Njemanze: The veteran actor passed away in July 2025 at the age of seventy-five following a battle with prostate cancer, having previously released a video appealing to the public for financial assistance. He gained widespread recognition for his performances in classic titles like Issakaba, Osuofia in London, Pounds and Dollars, Brain Box, and Twin Brothers.

  • Karibi Fubara: The actor and producer passed away on December 15, 2021, after fighting kidney cancer. After discovering a large mid-stage tumor in 2020 and undergoing surgery to remove a significant portion of it, he succumbed to the illness about nineteen months later.

  • Sadiq Daba: The legendary broadcaster and actor passed away on March 3, 2021, after battling both leukemia and prostate cancer. Having received treatment locally and abroad through financial aid from well-wishers, he left an enduring legacy through his unforgettable work in the television series Cockcrow at Dawn and Kunle Afolayan’s October 1, which earned him the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor.

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