Nigerian movie industry better known as Nollywood has been thrown into mourning.
This is following the passing of veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako.
This was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Latin, 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.”
Actor Jide Kosoko also confirmed Agbako’s demise as he wrote: “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. R I P.”
Agbako clocked 101th this year.
