Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, a veteran actor best known for his roles as Agbako and Charles Olumo, has passed away.
This was made known in a statement by the president of the 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.”
Agbako clocked 101th this year.