Nigerian actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, also referred to as Charles Olumo or Baba Agbako, is lifeless.
Bolaji Amusan, aka Mr Latin, president of the Theatre Arts and Movement Photos Practitioners Affiliation of Nigeria (TAMAPN), introduced the actor’s dying on his Instagram web page on Thursday.
Baba Agbako, who practised for 9 a long time, started his profession at seven and died at 101.
Baba Agbako who featured in movies like Taxi Driver, Jagun, Amin Orun, Aiye, Jayesinmi, Saworoide, and Igbo Dudu instructed the Punch newspaper in April 2023 that he was on the film set of United Kingdom-based actor Doyin Amodu.
Mr Latin, who disclosed Baba Agbako died on Thursday, didn’t reveal the reason for his dying.
The TAMPAN President stated the actor’s burial association will probably be disclosed later right now.
He wrote: “TAMPAN International introduced the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly often known as Agbako. Particulars of the burial preparations will probably be shared later. Goodnight, father, 25/02/1925 to 31/10/2024.”
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In July 2023, the Ogun State chapter of TAMPAN celebrated Baba Agbako’s one centesimal birthday.
The occasion, attended by outstanding actors together with Tunde Kelani, Mr Latin, Yemi Solade, Odunlade Adekola, Toyosi Adesanya, and others, noticed Agbako wearing a placing white agbada and crimson cap.
Profession
The late Charles Olumo started his profession in his hometown of Egba Owode in Obafemi-Owode Native Authorities Space of Ogun State.
His journey in appearing began as early as age seven whereas he was nonetheless in main college, a ardour he continued to pursue after finishing his main schooling.
In a 2015 interview with Sahara Reporters, he stated his first efficiency passed off in a church drama at The Apostolic Church in Mushin in 1953.
Following that efficiency, the late actor stated different church buildings started inviting him to coach their drama teams, marking the beginning of his profession.
Whereas advancing in his appearing profession, Charles Olumo additionally realized to be an car technician and mechanic.
Nonetheless, his path wasn’t with out challenges. He revealed that his mother and father weren’t supportive of his option to change into an actor.
Baba Agbako stated his father used charms to attempt to dissuade him from appearing.
He, nevertheless, recalled that, after 4 days, he ran away, unaffected by the charms, as his ardour for appearing ran deep, describing it as being ‘in his blood and veins.’
Identified for his portrayal of menacing villain roles, Charles Olumo earned the nickname ‘Baba Agbako’ after a notable efficiency within the film ‘Anikura’, filmed in Iwo, a city then a part of Oyo State, now in Osun State.
His colleagues have taken to social media to mourn the veteran actor’s passing.
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