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Breaking: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’ Dies At 101

Veteran Nollywood actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead.

CityNews Nigeria reports that his colleague, Jide Kosoko, announced Agbako’s demise in a post on his Instagram page on Thursday.

 

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However, Kosoko failed to reveal the circumstances surrounding Agbako’s death.

The movie star wrote, “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. R I P”

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Agbako was born on February 19, 1923, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The thespian initially worked as a mechanic and amateur boxer before embarking on his acting career in 1953 at the Apostolic Church in Mushin, Lagos State.

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Over the decades, Agbako has become a household name, especially in the Yoruba film industry, known for his roles in numerous films like ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Jagun’, ‘Amin Orun’, ‘Aiye’, ‘Jayesinmi’, ‘Soworo Ide’, and ‘Igbo Dudu’.

His career, spanning over four decades, showcases his versatility and enduring passion for acting.

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