Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, the ace Nigerian actor popularly known as Charles Olumo and Baba Agbako, has been laid to rest in Ogun.
The film star, who died in the early hours of October 31 at the age of 101, was wrapped in a white attire and buried, according to Islamic rites.
The burial ceremony, attended by family members and actors, took place at Sanyaolu’s residence in Abeokuta, the state capital.
Some notable people spotted at the event include Idowu Philips, the Yoruba actor fondly called Oya Rainbow, and Foluke Daramola.
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In an Instagram post, Bolaji Amusan, president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), also confirmed the actor has been buried.
“Finally laid to rest. May your soul rest in peace Pa Charles Olumo Sanyanolu Agbako,” he wrote.
Agbako was famous especially in the Yoruba film industry, with a career that spans over four decades.
In June, the actor spoke about his visits to movie locations despite his age.
Born on February 19, 1923, in Abeokuta, Ogun state, the film star once worked as a mechanic and later as an amateur boxer before venturing into acting.
He started his acting career in 1953 in the Apostolic Church, Mushin, in Lagos state and later began to train the drama groups of other churches.
Agbako eventually joined Nollywood and gained prominence for his action and scary persona roles in Yoruba films.
He starred in a plethora of movies such as: ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Jagun’, ‘Amin Orun’, ‘Aiye’, ‘Jayesinmi’, ‘Soworo Ide’, and ‘Igbo Dudu.
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