BREAKING!! Veteran Nollywood Actor Agbako Is Dead
Veteran Nollywood actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, widely known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” has passed away at the age of 102, shortly after his recent birthday celebration. Fellow actor Jide Kosoko shared the news on Instagram, though he did not disclose details regarding the cause of death. Kosoko’s tribute read, “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. RIP.” Born on February 19, 1923, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Agbako initially worked as a mechanic and amateur boxer before beginning his acting journey in 1953 at the Apostolic Church in Mushin, Lagos. Over the years, he rose to prominence in the Yoruba film industry, recognized for his roles in classics like Taxi Driver, Jagun, Amin Orun, Aiye, Jayesinmi, Soworo Ide, and Igbo Dudu. His contribution to Nigerian cinema has left a lasting legacy, especially among Yoruba film enthusiasts.
