Popular Nollywood actor Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’ is Dead

Nollywood veteran actor Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako is dead.

The veteran actor died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

He was 101 years old.

Theatre Arts And Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) confirmed the demise of Agbako through the page of its president, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin.

Latin on behalf of the group announced the demise of Agbako. According to the statement released on his page, the veteran died today and was aged 101.

He wrote, “announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.”

Also, actor Jide Kosoko penned a goodbye note to Agbako. He wrote, “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. R I P”

Recall in 2023, Nollywood stars stormed the capital of Ogun state, Abeokuta, to shower love and support for veteran thespian, Alhaji Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo Agbako, when he clocked 100.

Abeokuta was flooded with Nollywood veterans and members of the Ogun State chapter of TAMPAN to celebrate his birthday.

Celebrities like Toyosi Adesanya, Odunlade Adekola, Lere Paimo, Rose Odika, Bolaji Amusan, known as Mr Latin, Tunde Kelani, Tunbosun Odunsi, Yemi Solade and a host of others storm Abeokuta to give him a befitting celebration before his death.