NOLLYWOOD actors and actresses have taken to social media to mourn the demise of veteran actor, Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako.
Agbako was aged 101.
He was the oldest surviving Nollywood actor.
Agbako reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday, October 31, after complaining of tiredness and taking a nap.
His death was announced on Instagram by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr Latin.
“#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,” Mr Latin wrote.
Also confirming his demise, veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, wrote on Instagram, “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 101 years, ba wasa ba. R I P.”
Mourning his demise, actor Kunle Afod, took to Instagram to bid him farewell.
“Goodnight pa, Charles Olumo (Baba Agbako). The oldest actor, 101 years. Sun re ooo, O dabo, O di Oju Ala, (Rest in peace, till we meet again)” he stated.
Similarly, Funke Akindele shared, , “Awwwwwwww, may his soul rest in peace. Wow. Oluwa tobi loba (God is great)”.
Omowunmi Ajiboye wrote, “Rest in perfect peace sir, goodnight legend”.
Similarly, Abeni Balogun Fausat stated, “Rest in peace Daddy.”
Agbako started his career with stage plays before going fully into the film industry and gaining prominence in Nollywood.
He starred in numerous films, including Ogbori Elemosho and Atorunmo. He attracted large audiences because of his daring and often fearful look and characterisation in movies.
He was born in 1923 and he celebrated 100th birthday on July 20, 2023, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The ICIR reports that the Nigerian film industry suffered a string of losses in 2024, with not less than ten actors and actresses giving up the ghost between January 1 and April 10.
The industry recorded a number of veteran actor deaths, including Amaechi Muonagor, John Okafor, widely known as Mr Ibu and Sisi Quadri.
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