Nollywood actress Idowu Phillips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow, has expressed her sorrow over the passing of her colleague, Charles Olumo, also known as “Agbako.”
On Thursday, Famous9ja reported that the veteran actor’s death was announced by the Theatre Arts And Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) through its president, Bolaji Amusan, known as Mr. Latin. Speaking on behalf of TAMPAN, Mr. Latin confirmed that the 101-year-old actor had passed away on Thursday.
In a video shared online, Mama Rainbow visited Olumo’s residence and recounted her last conversation with him. She shared that he had called her on Saturday to let her know he had returned from the hospital. She offered to send money for his medication, but he had asked her to hold off.
Mama Rainbow shared that she had no idea his death was so near, but she found comfort in knowing that he passed away with dignity.
“I thank God he didn’t die shamefully. He called me on Saturday to say he was back from the hospital, and I asked him if I should send money for his medication, but he told me to hold on. I didn’t know his death was near”.
Just months before his death, Kunle Afod had been left in awe after visiting the actor. Taking to his Instagram page to share a video of his visit to the actor, he revealed that he visited to check up on the veteran, who was in good spirits, as he was seen jumping as he showed Kunle how agile he was.
Impressed, Kunle stated that the veteran was still strong and healthy, despite his age, as he prayed that he experience such grace.
Recall that when the late actor turned 100 last year, Biola Bayo and lovers of the actor had surprised him on his birthday. She revealed that she had sent her widow’s mite to the veteran and urged her fans to do the same and celebrate him while he is still alive.
Muyiwa Ademola, on his part, made an urgent demand of the Guinness World Records to issue a certificate to Charles Olumo.