The family of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has debunked a viral report claiming that his daughter, Shakirat “Kira” Taiwo, has given birth to a baby boy.
Haleemah “Lima” Taiwo, another daughter of the late actor, addressed the claim in a statement shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday.
Lima described the report as false and appealed to the public to stop spreading unverified information about the family, particularly as they continue to mourn their father.
She wrote, “DISCLAIMER. Please disregard the information currently circulating that my sister has given birth. This is not true.
“We have been receiving several calls and messages from friends and family asking about it, so we felt the need to clarify publicly.
“At a time when our family is mourning the loss of our father, we kindly ask everyone to stop spreading or sharing unverified information about our family.
“Thank you for your understanding, prayers and for our privacy at this difficult time.”
The claim was circulated alongside a short video that described the alleged newborn as “My Daddy’s Carbon Copy” and suggested that the baby arrived just days after Ogogo’s burial.
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The family has now urged members of the public to disregard the report and respect their privacy during the mourning period.
Ogogo, a prominent figure in Yoruba-language cinema, died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after reportedly battling stage-four cancer.
He was buried the following day in Ilaro, Ogun State, in line with Islamic rites.