Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead.
He was aged 102.
This was made known in 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 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.”
Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, also confirmed Agbako’s demise as he wrote: “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 101 years, ba wasa ba. R I P.Baba.
Also Former Governor of ANTP ,Rammy Shitta -Bey confirmed Agbako’s death.
Shitta -Bey said Baba died this morning at 102 , members of the Association are awaiting the children’s message concerning the burial.