Veteran Nollywood Yoruba actor Charles Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako, has passed away at the remarkable age of 101<\/p>\n
Bolaji Amusan, the president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), announced Agbako\u2019s passing on Instagram.<\/p>\n
\u201cTAMPAN Global announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO,\u201d Amusan wrote.<\/p>\n
He also stated that details of the burial arrangements will be shared later.<\/p>\n
Agbako was popular within the Yoruba film industry and was known for his commanding presence and exceptional performances.<\/p>\n
Born in 1923, Sanyaolu, affectionately called Agbako by movie lovers, was one of the pioneers of the Yoruba film industry, which later evolved into Nollywood.<\/p>\n
He gained fame for his roles in traditional Yoruba films, often portraying fearsome characters such as villains, warriors, and chiefs.<\/p>\n
Agbako\u2019s ability to embody tough roles made him a household name, and his career spanned several decades, allowing him to work with a wide range of filmmakers and actors.<\/p>\n
In the early days of his career, Yoruba theatre and film productions were limited to stage plays and local performances.<\/p>\n
However, as the industry expanded into film and television, Agbako made a seamless transition, becoming one of the most recognisable faces in Yoruba films.<\/p>\n
His roles in classic films such as \u2018Ogbori Elemosho\u2019 and \u2018Atorunmo\u2019 cemented his status as a legend in the industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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