Veteran Nollywood actor, Charles ‘Agbako’ Olumo dies at 101

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako, who died at the age of 101. 

It was gathered that the veteran actor died early Thursday morning, November 31, after taking a nap due to slight tiredness.

President of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr Latin announced his passing, saying burial details will be announced soon by his family and association.

“#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO,” he wrote.

“Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.”

Charles Olumo, who was born in the early 1920s, mainly appeared in Yoruba-language films in Nollywood. His career spanned decades, making him a beloved and iconic figure in the Nigerian film industry.