Nollywood Mourns Veteran Actor Charles Olumo “Agbako”
Veteran Nollywood actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” has passed away at 101.
Tributes pour in from fans and colleagues, including Jide Kosoko, Kunle Afod, Funke Akindele, and Mercy Aigbe.
Agbako was a beloved figure in the Yoruba film industry, known for powerful portrayals of characters like chiefs, warriors, and villains.
He began his career in stage plays and transitioned to film, becoming a key figure in Nollywood’s early days.
Agbako starred in classics like Ogbori Elemosho and Atorunmo, earning him a place as a Yoruba film legend.
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) announced his passing, with burial arrangements to be shared later.
