Sad! Veteran Nollywood Legend, Charles Olumo, A.K.A ‘Agbako’ is Dead

Sad! Nollywood veteran actor Agbako is dead. His death was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Latin, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram today Thursday 31st 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.”

Agbako was born February 19, 1923, in Abeokuta, Ogun.

He was once a mechanic at Tinubu Square in Lagos and an amateur boxer. He began his acting career in 1953 in Lagos state and has been known for his action roles in Yoruba films.

He was featured in movies like ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Jagun’, ‘Amin Orun’, ‘Aiye’, ‘Jayesinmi, ‘Soworo Ide’, ‘Igbo Dudu’ and more.

Pa Charles Olumo happens to be the oldest living Nollywood actor in Yoruba moving industry as of 31st Oct 2024 before he passed away.

However, Actor Jide Kosoko also confirmed Agbako’s demise as he wrote: “Good night, ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. R I P”

Agbako clocked 101th this year.