The president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, announced the death of veteran actor Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, known as AGBAKO, on Instagram on October 31, 2024. In his post, Amusan wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night, father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.”
The Instagram post received an outpouring of tributes from Nigerians honoring the actor’s legacy. One user commented, “Baba lived a good life, and we grew up watching his good works, rip sir.” Another wrote, “Haaaaaa o ma se oooooo🔥🔥🔥Rip sir 🙏 I tap from the anointing of old age in complete joy and sound health.” Reflecting on Olumo’s age, a user said, “He done try, 101 years is not a joke.” Another added, “Him sef don try and we appreciate the love y’all gave him while he was alive… Rest in peace, baba.”
