“Ogogo Was My Crush!” – Actress Temitope Solaja Confesses Childhood Love for Veteran Taiwo Hassan
Nollywood actress Temitope Solaja has stirred laughter and fond memories online after revealing in a recent interview that she once had a huge crush on veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
Speaking with fellow actress Biola Bayo, Temitope shared how her admiration for Ogogo blossomed after watching him in the iconic Yoruba movie "Owo Blow", a film many consider a classic in the Nigerian film industry.
🗣️ “Ogogo used to be my crush. That was the time of Owo Blow.”
She described the veteran actor’s charisma and powerful performance in the film as unforgettable, adding that as a young viewer, she found him “so charming and captivating.”
🎞️ Owo Blow: A Generational Impact
Released in the 1990s, "Owo Blow" not only catapulted Ogogo to stardom but also left an imprint on Nigerian cinema history. It’s no surprise that for many, including Temitope, Ogogo was the heartthrob of the era.
🧠 Opinion: When Nollywood Legends Shape Our Childhood Fantasies
Temitope’s light-hearted confession is both sweet and relatable. Almost everyone has had that celebrity crush growing up — someone whose screen presence felt larger than life. And in the Yoruba film world, Ogogo was undoubtedly one of those figures.
This also shows the emotional power of storytelling in Nollywood, and how films like Owo Blow continue to influence new generations of actors and fans alike.
📣 Did you also have a childhood crush on a Nollywood legend? Was it Ogogo, RMD, Liz Benson, or Genevieve Nnaji?
Share your memories below and let’s have a nostalgic laugh together! 👇🏾💭
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