The 101-year-old legendary actor Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, better known by his stage name Agbako, has passed away.
He reportedly died early Thursday morning.
Bolaji Amusan, the President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), broke the news via his Instagram handle, stating, “TAMPAN Global announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO.”
He added that further details regarding burial arrangements will be shared at a later date.
Below are seven things to know about the veteran actor.
*He was Born in 1923.
*He celebrated 100 on July 20, 2023, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
*He is affectionately called Agbako by movie lovers
*He was one of the pioneers of the Yoruba film industry, which later evolved into Nollywood.
*He was the oldest actor in the Nigerian film industry.
*His action roles in Yoruba films, include: Taxi Driver, Jagun, Amin Orun, Aiye, Jayesinmi, Saworoide, and Igbo Dudu
*His roles in classic films such as ‘Ogbori Elemosho’ and ‘Atorunmo’ cemented his status as a legend in the industry.
