Popular Nollywood actor, Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako is dead.
Agbajo died in the early hours of Thursday after taking a nap and complaining of slight tiredness.
Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, President of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), announced Agbako’s passing on Thursday.
“TAMPAN Global announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO,” he wrote.
Here are five things to know about veteran actor Agbako:
1. He was Born in 1923 and he celebrated 100 years on July 20, 2023 in Abeokuta, Ogun State
2. He is popularly called Agbako by movie lovers
4. He was one of the pioneers of the Yoruba film industry, which later evolved into Nollywood.
5. He was the oldest actor in the Nigerian film sector
6. His action roles in Yoruba films, include: Taxi Driver, Jagun, Amin Orun, Aiye, Jayesinmi, Saworo Ide, and Igbo Dudu and his roles in classic films such as ‘Ogbori Elemosho’ and ‘Atorunmo’ cemented his status as a legend in the industry.
