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BREAKING: Veteran Yoruba Actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’, dies at 102
The Nigerian film industry and Yoruba cultural scene have been thrown into mourning over the passing of veteran actor, Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako, who died at the remarkable age of 102.
The veteran actor was said to have died early Thursday morning after taking a nap and complaining of slight tiredness.
President of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr Latin announced his passing, saying burial details will be announced soon by his family and association.
Agbako, a beloved figure in the Yoruba film industry, is now remembered as the oldest actor within the Nigerian film sector, whose life spanned over a century and left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of Nigeria.
News of Agbako’s passing was confirmed by fellow Nollywood veteran Jide Kosoko, who announced the somber event to colleagues and fans, sparking an outpouring of condolences from actors, filmmakers, and fans alike.
The actor’s influence on the Yoruba movie industry was profound, with countless admirers who grew up watching his performances in classic Yoruba films.
Agbako was renowned for his portrayal of bold and often complex characters, bringing a unique flair and authenticity to the screen that won him generations of fans.
Life and TimesCharles Olumo was born in the early 1920s, a time of immense cultural and social changes.
Rising to prominence as a prominent actor in Yoruba cinema, Agbako became widely recognised for his ability to embody both comedic and villainous roles, a versatility that endeared him to viewers and solidified his place as one of the most memorable faces in the industry.
Over the years, his impact extended beyond acting, as he became a cultural symbol, representing the evolution of Nigerian cinema and the Yoruba tradition in entertainment.
Tributes from across the Nigerian entertainment industry speak to his influence on younger actors and his role in shaping the future of Yoruba cinema.
His passing is seen as not only a loss to the industry but to Nigeria’s rich cultural fabric.
Entertainment
Burglars stab Bollywood star, Saif Ali Khan, in home invasion
Khan, 54, who has appeared in more than 70 movies and television series, is married to top star Kareena Kapoor.
AFP:
Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan underwent surgery Thursday after he was repeatedly stabbed in an apparent burglary at his home in Mumbai, his public relations team said.
Khan, 54, who has appeared in more than 70 movies and television series, is married to top star Kareena Kapoor.
“There was an attempted burglary at Mr Saif Ali Khan’s residence,” his team said, urging “fans to be patient”.
Kapoor told local media that “Saif had an injury on his arm for which he is in hospital”.
“The rest of the family is doing fine,” she added Khan is the son of former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, and Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore.
His acting credits include the 2001 hit Dil Chahta Hai, and the popular Netflix crime series Sacred Games.
Entertainment
My life got better after Mohbad’s death — Singer’s father
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa, aka Mohbad, has revealed that his life got better after the death of his son.
Aloba revealed this in an interview with a media personality, Akin Abolade, popularly known as Mrlilgaga, on Wednesday.
“Let me just say yes, my life got better after Mohbad’s death because he is my friend. He had it in plan to do many things for me but they didn’t allow him to do them.
After his death, it was the spirit of Mohbad, and that of God combined together that began to send people to assist me.
“Even the car and everything I have now, it was people that gave them to me and it is beyond ordinary. So it is the spirit of Mohbad and God that led those people to give me all I have now.
“Those were the things he was meant to be doing for me, but they didn’t allow him to do them,” he added.
Clarifying insinuations towards those accused, Mohbad’s father noted that he was laying emphasis on his son’s wife (Wunmi) and her family, adding, “They did a lot concerning that boy (Mohbad).
All his landed property is in their possession. Even the land he bought for me to build a church, I forced him to buy and mold the blocks on it, which was later used to bury him.
“Two weeks before his death, he took me to the house he wanted to buy and told me he was going to buy it after the completion of his tour, for which I know he had completely paid.”
He also said the birth of Mohbad led him to become a singer after the money from the naming ceremony was stolen, stressing that his late son became a backup singer for him at the age of one.
Aloba mentioned that he is a carpenter, singer, and pastor, although he does not have a church. He added that his son had promised to build one for him before his death.
The father toured his new block industry with the media personality, showing his new truck and Toyota Highlander vehicle gifted to him by Nigerians who were compassionate about his son’s death.
He also revealed that he has released about nine tracks since the death of his son.
On 11 September 2023, MohBad died in Lagos at the age of 26.
A nurse who was reported by his spouse to have administered a Tetanus vaccine to him was arrested and found to be an unlicensed nurse on 19 September 2023 by the Lagos State Police Command.
Entertainment
Hollywood actress, Dalyce Curry’s body found burnt in her Los Angeles home
Hollywood actress, Dalyce Curry’s body has been found at her Los Angeles home amid the ongoing wildfires
Dalyce Curry who is known for her roles in Blues Brothers and Lady Sings the Blues, tragically died at 95.
Her body was found burnt days after the fire razed her Altadena property.
According to TMZ, the authorities on Sunday announced that “her remains were indeed found at the property. #RIPMOMMADEE.”
Confirming the news on her Facebook page, her granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, said “We had a great run. She impacted my life in so many ways. This loss is devastating.”
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