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Legendary yoruba actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’ turns 94 

 

Tuesday marks the 94th birthday of veteran Yoruba actor, Alhaji Abudulsalam Sanyaolu better known as Charles Olumo “Agbako”. Veteran Actor, Alhaji Abdulsalam Sanyaolu a.k.a. Charles Olumo or Agbako is a well-known actor in the Yoruba movie genre of Nollywood.
He has thrilled viewers and fans alike with his impeccable acting skills and we wish him a very Happy Birthday.
He started his career in a church in his native town before hitting the mainstream. He was known for his radical and rascally mode of acting which earned him a cliche as a villain in his early days of acting.  With contemporaries like Hubert Ogunde, Duro Ladipo, Baba Sala, Oyin Adejobi amongst others, Charles Olumo is one of the living legends from the old order of filmmakers and actors.
Before then, he developed the interest from The Apostolic Church, Mushin Assembly when he paid a visit to a friend in the church during a drama rehearsal and he showed interest. The man of substance who was on Friday 7th August 2015 involved in an auto crash in his house at Onibuku area of Ado-Odo/Ota local government of Ogun State clocked 90, and 62 years in acting which will be celebrated in November.

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