Charles Olumo: Top Nigerian actors that died in 2024

Nollywood veteran actor Abdulsalam Ishola, popularly known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” has passed away at the age of 101. The announcement was made by Bolaji Amusan, president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), via Instagram on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Olumo, who was born on February 25, 1923, is celebrated for his significant contributions to the Yoruba film industry. His death prompted an outpouring of condolences from colleagues and fans alike, including actor Jide Kosoko, Kunle Afod and actress Idowu Phillips. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Here’s a list of other top actors that died in 2024

Junior Pope Odonwodo

The young actor and father of three past on on the 10th of October having been involved in the boating accident while filming a movie in Delta state.

John Ikechukwu Okafor

The actor and comedian also popularly called Mr Ibu died aged 62 after a prolonged illness. The Enugu state actor was passed away following a cardiac arrest on the 2nd of March and was buried on the 28th of June.

Sisi Quadri

Yoruba Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri passed on at the on at the age of 44 on March 1, 2024

Amaechi Muonagor

The veteran actor, Muonagor died on Sunday, March 24, after prolonged kidney disease. He died a few days after soliciting financial assistance from Nigerians to enable him to travel abroad for a kidney transplant.

Aderounmu Adejumoke

Actress, Adejumoke Oreoluwa Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as ‘Esther’ in TV series Jenifa’s Diary, died on Sunday, March 7.

Aderounmu started her professional acting career in the movie “Arugba,” produced by Tunde Kelani in 2008, starring alongside Bukky Wright, Bukola Awoyemi, and Segun Adefila.

Zulu Adigwu

Veteran actor Zulu Adigwu died on Tuesday, April 23. His passing was announced on Facebook by popular film producer and singer, Mike Nliam.