Now that we’re into the 2022s, it’s a sad fact that many of the stars from Nollywood’s Golden Age are no longer with us. When we sit down to enjoy a classic piece of Nollywood movies on a Sunday afternoon, we tend to miss actors like Justus Esiri, Muna Obiekwe, Sam Loco Efe etc.
While Nollywood history is littered with tragic tales of actors who left us too soon, there’s an ever-shrinking group of veterans that are very much alive. Some of these stars are quietly enjoying their retirement after a busy life in the movie industry. In today’s article Johnniepen brings to you the oldest living actor and actress in Nollywood. Without further ado, check them out below.
1. Alhaji Abdulsalam Sanyaolu
Alhaji Abdulsalam Sanyaolu popularly known as Agbako is a household name in the Yoruba-Cinema. Agbako celebrated his 96th birthday on February 19, 2021, with actress Foluke Daramola.
Acting began for Agbako when he was still in school, immediately after school he got engaged in auto mechanic. Agbako acted for the first time in 1953 at a friend’s church drama, The Apostolic Church in Mushin.
His performance after the play made people thought he was the head of the drama group. After his performance many churches began inviting him to train their drama groups and that was how the journey into become a Nollywood star began.
Agbako has established a reputation as one of Nollywood’s most frightening characters, despite his tiny stature, greyish goatee, and generally harsh demeanor. Indeed, he boasts of being the Nigerian film industry’s “first evil man.” Agbako can be a “bad man” on TV but in reality he is a humble, truthful and trust worthy man.
Agbako has established a reputation as one of Nollywood’s most frightening characters, despite his tiny stature, greyish goatee, and generally harsh demeanor. Indeed, he boasts of being the Nigerian film industry’s “first evil man.” Agbako can be a “bad man” on TV but in reality he is a humble, truthful and trust worthy man.
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