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Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has stirred laughter and reactions online after making a playful statement about fellow Yoruba movie star Dele Odule during a recent visit to the actor’s film village.
The respected actor, known for his powerful roles in Yoruba films over the years, was seen in a cheerful atmosphere alongside colleagues and associates when the conversation suddenly shifted to age and seniority among actors in the industry. What started as a lighthearted discussion quickly became a funny moment that drew laughter from those present.
Speaking openly in the midst of the gathering, Ogogo made it clear that he does not see himself as Dele Odule’s age mate. According to him, there is a small but important age difference between them, insisting that he is older by exactly 23 days.
In his words, “I senior him with 23days, we are not mates.”
The actor went further by explaining that he has always acknowledged veteran actor Yinka Quadri as his elder brother and believes the same level of respect should come from Dele Odule toward him.
Ogogo said, “l am never Dele Odule mate in everything, l rec0gnise Yinka Quadri as my Elder brother and l senior Dele Odule with solid 23 days but he has always refus£d acknowledging that fact and is compuls0ry he respect and call me his senior brother because if he doesn’t his younger ones too will not respect him.”
His statement immediately triggered laughter among those around him, as many saw the moment as friendly banter between two longtime colleagues who have shared the screen for decades. The atmosphere remained lively as people reacted to the humorous argument over who deserves the “senior brother” title.
Fans on social media also joined the conversation shortly after clips and reports from the gathering surfaced online. While some people jokingly sided with Ogogo, others teased him over making such a serious case over a 23-day age difference.
A number of fans described the moment as one of the funniest celebrity conversations seen online recently, especially because of the close relationship both actors have maintained throughout their careers.
Taiwo Hassan Ogogo and Dele Odule are widely regarded as two of the most influential figures in the Yoruba movie industry. Over the years, both actors have built strong reputations through their performances in countless movies that earned them admiration from audiences across Nigeria and beyond.
Their bond, combined with their playful public exchanges, continues to entertain fans who appreciate the friendship and chemistry between the veteran stars.
Despite the teasing, many viewers could easily tell that the exchange came from a place of mutual respect and long-standing friendship. The moment has since continued to generate reactions online, with fans enjoying every bit of the humorous seniority debate between the Nollywood legends.
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