A daughter's heart: Daughter shares actor’s heartbreaking final WhatsApp chat
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- Kira Taiwo shared a private WhatsApp exchange with her father, Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, on her Instagram Story
- In the messages, Ogogo urged his daughter, Olawunmi, to stop crying and assured her that nothing would happen to him
- The conversation was shared as fans and followers reacted to the actor's death and his family's emotional ordeal
A private WhatsApp conversation between renowned Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo and his daughter Kira has surfaced on social media, providing a touching insight into their family dynamics shortly before his death.
The exchange, shared on Kira’s Instagram Story, illustrated the loving reassurance Ogogo offered as his family faced the emotional turmoil surrounding his health.
Ogogo's words to his daughter amid cancer battle
In the messages, Ogogo addressed his daughter, Olawunmi, emphasising the importance of maintaining a positive spirit.
He expressed concern for her tears, reminding her that their smiles gave him strength while battling his illness.
He wrote, "If you cry, it will make me sad and I will start to think. Be strong, I am strong. Nothing is going to happen to me insha Allah or you don’t believe in Allah. If you do, then don’t cry, my princess."
Kira responded playfully, denying that she was upset and attributing her father’s concern to a sibling, Haleemah, who had informed him about her tears.
She concluded her message by expressing her love for him and her trust in Allah, to which Ogogo replied simply, "Love ❤️ u too my princess."
A family enduring a difficult time
This exchange poignantly captures a father’s unwavering effort to shield his children from worry, even amidst his personal struggles.
Taiwo Hassan Ogogo was a beloved figure in the Nigerian film industry, with a legacy spanning decades in Yoruba cinema.
Following his death on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from cancer, the shared conversation has touched many, highlighting the warmth of Ogogo’s character and his family’s deep sorrow.
A screenshot of Ogogo's WhatsApp conversation with his daughter is below:
Ogogo's remains arrived in Ilaro
Ogogo's remains arrived in his hometown, Ilaro, in Ogun state ahead of his burial.
A video showed how the late Nollywood actor's remains were received by the community.
The video also evoked strong emotions as many penned tributes to the late actor.
Source: Legit.ng
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