Popular veteran Nollywood actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or Agbako is dead

Popular veteran Nollywood actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako, was reported dead today. Social media has been filled with tributes for the late Popular veteran Nollywood actor, fans and colleagues has taken to their social media pages memories of the iconic actor.

Agbako was born in 1923, a beloved figure in the Yoruba film industry who was known for his powerful portrayals of characters like chiefs, warriors, and villains.

Started his career in stage plays, he transitioned to film as the industry evolved, becoming a key and notable figure in Nollywood’s early days.

With memorable and iconic performance in movies such as Ogbori Elemosho and Atorunmo, Agbako. Agbako’s performance captivated audiences for years which earned him the nickname Agbako and also a place as a Yoruba film legend.

Agbako clocked 101st this year.

TAMPAN(Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria ) President, Bolaji Amusan (Mr. Latin ) announced the passing of Agbako on Instagram .

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.”

The death of the actor has been confirmed by other prominent nollywood actors and actress, the likes of:

Actor Jide Kosoko as he wrote:

“Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 101 years, ba wasa ba. R I P.”

Actor Kunle Afod

“Good night pa Charles Olumo (Baba Agbako), the oldest actor. 101 years, Sun re ooo, O dabo, O di Oju Ala.”

Funke Akindele,

“Awwwwwwww may his soul rest in peace. Wow. Oluwa tobi loba”

Film Maker / Movie Distributor, Kazim Adeoti

“May his soul rest in peace. Orun ‘re o Baba.”

Mercy Aigbe

“May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

Biodun Okeowo aka Omo Butty