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  • Taiwo Hassan my ‘small god’ in Nollywood – Aina Gold

    Taiwo Hassan my ‘small god’ in Nollywood – Aina Gold

    Actor Aina Gold has expressed appreciation for veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo, referring to him as his industry ‘small god’.

    He described Taiwo Hassan in a recent interview, as a mentor who picked him up, trained him, and helped him grow in the industry despite his physical stature and height.

    Gold praised Taiwo Hassan’s selflessness, noting that he never hesitated to invest in his talent, even when others might have doubted his potential.

    He said: “He picked me, trained me and brought me up despite my stature and height. He didn’t think that if he trains me and brings me to his standard, people might start calling him for my roles and he might be abandoned.

    But he never thought that way. He is such a good man. I give that to him anyway and anytime. That’s why if he calls me for anything or invites me to his hometown, I’ll always answer. Alhaji Taiwo is my small god in the industry”.

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    Aina Gold also spoke highly of his relationship with actress Mide Martins, describing her as a free-minded and cheerful person with whom he shares a strong bond.

    Gold acknowledged her husband, Afeez Owo, whom he considers a younger brother and a boss due to his experience in the industry.

    Aina Gold appreciated the opportunity to work with Mide Martins and Afeez Owo on various projects, highlighting their good chemistry and Martins’ pleasant personality.

    She said: “There are many things I love about Mide Martins. We are very close; her husband, Afeez Owo, is like my younger brother, but he’s my boss. Not even as a producer, but because he has been in the industry before me.

    “Since we got to know each other, we’ve become very close. I have had the opportunity to work with them a lot because they are good producers. Sometimes, we even shoot at their house or their estate.

    “Most times when they’re working, Mide and I will sit and gist for a while because our chemistry is very tight. She’s a free-minded human being. She’s very cheerful; you can’t help but like her”.

  • Taiwo Hassan opens up on seven-year battle with chronic ulcer

    Taiwo Hassan opens up on seven-year battle with chronic ulcer

    Actor Taiwo Hassan popularly known as Ogogo, has opened up on his battle with chronic ulcer for seven years.

    In an interview, the veteran actor revealed that the illness left him severely weakened, unable to eat anything except pap and forced him to seek treatment from various sources.

    Hassan described the period as particularly challenging, recalling how he would vomit blood and experience sharp chest pains.

    He expressed gratitude to those who supported him during this time and managed to hold on to his properties without selling it off. 

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    “I don’t smoke or take weed, I was going to a film location one day then I suddenly felt a sharp chest pain radiating to my back, within five minutes, I didn’t feel comfortable again.

    ” I had a friend with me in the car but he couldn’t drive, by the time we got to the location I wasn’t okay, that’s where I met Remi Surutu and she asked what was wrong, she assumed it was ulcer.

    “The second day I went to the hospital and I was diagnosed with chronic ulcer. For a good seven years, I was ill. I started vomiting blood for seven months, I prayed while sitting, and I couldn’t eat anything except pap. 

    “It was a terrible period of my life. When I started collecting different kinds of treatments and going from place to place, I thanked both mën and women. The only thing I couldn’t do then was go to locations often, and I never sold any properties,” he said.