BREAKING: Nigeria’s ‘Oldest’ Nollywood Veteran Dies

Veteran Nollywood actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, has died at the age of 102.

GWG.ng reports that his fellow actor Jide Kosoko shared the news of Agbako’s death in an Instagram post on Thursday.

Kosoko did not provide any details about how Agbako died. In his message, he wrote, “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. R I P.”

Agbako was born on February 19, 1923, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a mechanic and an amateur boxer. He started his acting career in 1953 at the Apostolic Church in Mushin, Lagos State.

Over the years, Agbako became a well-known figure, especially in the Yoruba film industry, for his roles in many films such as ‘Taxi Driver,’ ‘Jagun,’ ‘Amin Orun,’ ‘Aiye,’ ‘Jayesinmi,’ ‘Soworo Ide,’ and ‘Igbo Dudu.’ His career, which lasted more than 40 years, highlights his talent and love for acting.

GWG.ng reports that until his death he was reckoned as about the oldest veteran in the Nollywood industry. The death leaves a gapping hole in an industry that has for long sought for father figure mentors.

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