Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or Agbako, is dead.
According to a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday, he died on October 31, 2024.
He wrote, “#tampanglobal 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.”
His death was also confirmed by Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko. He wrote: “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 101 years, ba wasa ba. R I P.”
Agbako clocked 101st this year.
He was named Agbako in a popular stage play he acted in years ago after the character which he depicted very well. Henceforth, he was cast as a bad man in most of the roles played by him in films.
