Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola was moved to tears as she visited the home of the late veteran actor Charles Olumo, fondly known as Agbako.
Famous9ja reported on Thursday that Nollywood had announced the passing of veteran actor Charles Olumo, known as Agbako. The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) shared the news through its president, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin. On behalf of the association, Mr. Latin confirmed that the veteran actor passed away on Thursday at the age of 101.
Foluke Daramola posted a video on her Instagram page, showing her visit to Agbako’s home. In the video, she is seen in tears as she interacts with his family. Foluke described Agbako as a “rare gem” and expressed how deeply she would miss him.
“RiIP to my rare gem.
I will surely miss u baami”.
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.
To mark his milestone, the Theatre Arts and Motions Pictures Practitioners in Nigeria (TAMPAN) celebrated him at a star-studded party in Abeokuta. Celebrities like Toyosi Adesanya, Odunlade Adekola, Lere Paimo, Rose Odika, Bolaji Amusan, known as Mr Latin, Tunde Kelani, Yemi Solade and a host of others were in attendance.