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Nollywood celebs congratulated legendary actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, widely known as “Baba Agbako,” on his 100th birthday.
Several Celebrities took to their Instagram accounts to honour the centenarian.
According to Adebayo Salami, “A highly respected veteran is 100 today. This means a lot to us in the movie industry. May everything good not turn bad in your hands, Pa Charles Olumo.”
Also, the national president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan wrote, “Happy centenary birthday to Pa Charles Sanyaolu Olumo…many happy returns sir.”
Likewise, actor Kunle Afod stated “Pa Charles Olumo clocks 100 years today. Happy birthday sir…Is he the oldest? Is this another record from Nigeria?”
According to Damola Olatunji, “Whaoooooo 💯💯💯🎉🎊🎉🎊Baba Agbako is 100 years old today. Happy champagne age birthday baba. A true thespian who deserves a national honour. A living legend🙌. I pray that God will continue to keep our oldest actor in good health 🙏🙏🙏 AMEN.”
Adeniyi Johnson said, “I celebrate you baba…Thank God for good life and sound health…Happy 100 years birthday sir…continue to wax strong and stronger ❤️🍾🎂 BABA AGBAKO💪❤.”
Sanyaolu, a notable veteran actor, was born on February 19, 1923, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Sanyaolu used to work as a mechanic at Tinubu Square in Lagos and was also an amateur boxer.
He began his acting career in Lagos State in 1953 and is well recognized for his action parts in Yoruba cinema.
Sanyaolu appeared in films such as Taxi Driver, Jagun, Amin Orun, Aiye, Jayesinmi, Saworo Ide, Igbo Dudu and more.
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