Breaking: Veteran Yoruba actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’ dies at 101

Breaking: Veteran Yoruba actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’ dies at 101

Veteran Yoruba actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” is dead.

President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Bolaji Amusan, fondly called Mr Latin confirmed Agbako’s death at the age of 101 in an Instagram post.

Mr Latin’s post read, “TAMPAN 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.”

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Renowned for his exceptional talent and memorable roles, Agbako’s career spanned decades, making him a beloved and iconic figure in the Nigerian film industry.

Breaking: Veteran Yoruba actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’ dies at 101