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Beyond The Screen: The Untold Story Of How Ogogo Traded His Wrench For Stardom And Conquered The Yoruba Film Industry.
The entertainment community was plunged into deep sorrow following the passing of renowned actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan, widely celebrated as Ogogo, who departed at the age of sixty-six after battling stage-four cancer. His daughter, Kira Taiwo, formally announced the devastating news during a live video session on Instagram.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Key milestones and background details from the late icon’s remarkable life include:
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Roots and Heritage: Born in Ilaro, Ogun State, he came from a lineage characterized by multiple twins and shared his own life with a twin brother.
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Early Hardships: After starting his primary education in Ilaro, he moved to Gazikia College in Lagos, but financial constraints unfortunately forced him to cut his secondary schooling short.
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Transition to Mechanics: Prior to finding his footing in the creative sector, he pursued technical training and worked as an automobile mechanic.
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Stage Beginnings: His professional journey in acting commenced in 1981 when he secured a debut stage performance as Akiigbe, an ewi chanter, at the National Museum located in Onikan, Lagos.
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Stepping Away from Public Service: After balancing other occupations for years, he officially departed from his position at the Lagos State Water Corporation in 1994 to dedicate himself entirely to his craft.
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Breakthrough Role: His career reached a major turning point through his unforgettable portrayal of Wole Owolabi in the classic 1996 Yoruba-language cinema production Owo Blow.
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Crossover Success: While predominantly recognized for his stellar contributions to Yoruba cinema, he successfully crossed over into English-language Nollywood features, appearing in acclaimed titles like Omo Ghetto, Tenant of the House, and Bank Alert.
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Contemporary Acclaim: His compelling embodiment of Alaafin Ademuyiwa in Kunle Afolayan’s 2022 Netflix release Aníkúlápó introduced his talent to a brand-new generation of movie enthusiasts.
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Award Recognition: His brilliant performance in Aníkúlápó garnered him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
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Multifaceted Legacy: Beyond his acting prowess, he left an enduring mark as a producer, director, and screenwriter, frequently crafting storylines deeply anchored in Yoruba tradition, family values, leadership, and social commentary through mid-nineties projects like Agbelebu, Dr Brown, and Ekun-Ayo (Tears of Joy).
Nigerian TikTok personality Peller has recounted how his partner, Jarvis, caught him masturbating during their stay in Barbados.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The content creator made the revelation during a TikTok livestream, explaining that he would rather masturbate to satisfy his sexual urges than cheat on his partner.
Peller recalled being surprised when Jarvis discovered what he was doing. According to him, she questioned why he had not approached her when he felt sexually aroused.
In response, Peller explained that a doctor had advised them to abstain from sexual intercourse temporarily, adding that he chose to respect both Jarvis and the medical advice.
He said, “For me to cheat, I will just soapy. My wife, Jarvis, caught me soapying in Barbados, and I was shocked. She said I didn’t come to her when I was horny, so I told her the doctor said we shouldn’t have s£x for the time being. I respected her and the doctor.”
The term “soapy” is Nigerian slang for masturbation, which involves sexually stimulating oneself for pleasure.
The revelation comes days after Peller and Jarvis announced that they are expecting their first child together.
The couple shared the pregnancy news on October 8 through a joint Instagram post featuring photographs from a maternity photoshoot, in which Jarvis showed off her baby bump.
Nigerian content creator and streamer Peller has expressed excitement following the appearance of Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, on a TikTok Live session.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Peller warmly welcomed Obi to the social media platform, predicting that more prominent Nigerians, including sitting presidents, would eventually join TikTok Live broadcasts.
Obi featured on The Emir Sirdam Show on TikTok as part of his early digital town hall engagements aimed at connecting with young voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Delighted by the presidential hopeful’s participation, Peller described Obi’s appearance as a welcome development. He also referred to the politician as a colleague, offered prayers for him and praised his decision to interact with users of the platform.
The streamer further predicted that TikTok would attract more influential figures in the coming days, including leaders at the highest levels of government.
Speaking during the live session, Peller said: “Peter Obi, God bless you, sir. We’re so happy to have you on our TikTok o. Peter Obi, our colleague, I love you, sir.”
He added: “Una go shock when everybody go come to TikTok. Even president go come.”
Popular Nigerian comedian and Nollywood actor Okey Bakassi has debunked reports claiming that his marriage has broken down.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports emerged over the weekend alleging that the entertainer had divorced his wife.
According to the claims circulating online, Bakassi’s wife had moved to the United States to study nursing, while the actor remained in Nigeria, working and sending money to support her education for 15 years before she allegedly requested a divorce.
However, Bakassi has dismissed the reports as fake news, describing them as an attempt to disrespect him and his family.
In a video shared on his social media accounts, the comedian explained that the false claims had prompted numerous calls from friends, relatives and fans across the world seeking clarification about the state of his marriage.
The actor reassured his supporters that he and his wife were still together, stressing that his wife and children remained the most important people in his life.
He said, “While I was on set today filming a new movie with my colleagues, someone was busy on social media trying to disrespect me and my family. Someone went on social media and created an article with my name, my picture and that of my wife, alleging that we have gone our separate ways.
“And since then, friends, family and fans have been calling me from all over the world, calling my wife with this troubling news.
“Please, let me say to our friends, family and fans, my wife and I, we are still together. God forbid anything will ever happen to us. Everyone knows that my wife and family are very special to me; we just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary.”
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