Veteran Nollywood actor Agbako passes away at 101
31 October 2024 |
11:10 am
Nollywood actor Charles Olúmọ, popularly known as Agbako, has passed away at the age of 101. The news was confirmed by Bolaji Amusan, the president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), on Instagram. “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO," Amusan wrote. He added…
Nollywood actor Charles Olúmọ, popularly known as Agbako, has passed away at the age of 101.
The news was confirmed by Bolaji Amusan, the president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), on Instagram.
“#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO,” Amusan wrote.
He added that details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time.
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