Social media is overflowing with tributes to the late veteran Nollywood actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, widely known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” as fans and fellow actors remember the beloved star.
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) shared the news of Agbako’s passing in a statement on Instagram from its president, Bolaji Amusan, also 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.”
Veteran 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.”
Actor Kunle Afod said, “Good night pa Charles Olumo (Baba Agbako), the oldest actor. 101 years, Sun re ooo, O dabo, O di Oju Ala.”
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, wrote, “Awwwwwwww may his soul rest in peace. Wow. Oluwa tobi loba”
Film Maker / Movie Distributor, Kazim Adeoti, wrote, “May his soul rest in peace. Orun ‘re o Baba.”
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, wrote, “May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omo Butty, wrote, “Rest well sir. No matter how old our loved ones are, we never want to see them go! Kudos boss Afod for all you do.”
Agbako clocked 101th this year.
