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- Nollywood has been hit by a tragedy as the oldest actor in the industry Charles Olumo aka Agbako has passed away
- Charles Olumo’s death was confirmed and announced by TAMPAN president Bolaji Amusan aka Mr Latin
- The news of Charles Olumo’s demise has stirred up emotions as many including actors in the Yoruba movie industry pen tributes
The Yoruba niche of Nollywood has lost one of its own: Charles Olumo, better known as Agbako, who happens to be ‘the world’s oldest actor.’
Agbako passed away on Thursday, September 31 as Bolaji Amusan aka Mr Latin, who is also the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) confirmed his death.
Sharing a picture of the deceased on his social media timeline, Mr Latin wrote in a caption:
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“tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu. Good night father 25/02/2023 to 31/10/2024.”
See Mr Latin’s post below:
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.”
See his post below:
Agbako’s death comes barely a few weeks after the Yoruba movie industry lost actor Ayobami Olabiyi.
Celebrities, fans mourn Charles Olumo
Legit.ng captured some of the messages from the late’s actor’s colleagues and fans, read them below:
treshair:
“The only English man dictionary in Yoruba films industry.”
wave_network_entertainment:
“I pray for this kind of Grace 102 no be joke anyway r.i.p great grandpa.”
careconcernsng:
“Wao! Good night baba agbako may your soul rest in peace sir.”
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ashabifash:
“Oooh wow… May he rest well with his maker.”
kikidivine07:
“Safe journey sir. Life well spent. 102. Amazing.”
olori_akintunde:
“May his soul rest in peace.”
Odunlade, celebs grace Agbako’s 100th birthday bash
In other news, Agbako was thrown a star-studded celebration for his 100 years on earth.
The event was set ablaze with the glimmering presence of Nollywood stars, all gathered to honour the legend.
TAMPAN made the occasion memorable in a grand display of admiration and love.
