Life, times of veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs passed away at the age of 84, according to PUNCH Online. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced the news on Instagram. Jacobs had a distinguished career spanning theatre, television, and film for over five decades. He began his acting journey in Kano, Nigeria, and later pursued professional training in the United Kingdom at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

This training laid a strong foundation for his successful acting career. After returning to Nigeria, Jacobs became one of the most recognizable faces in Nollywood, known for his authoritative roles and deep voice. He received numerous accolades, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in 2007 and the MAA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.

Jacobs' career was deeply intertwined with his marriage to fellow actress Joke Silva, who also founded the Lufodo Group and Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts. Despite battling dementia with Lewy bodies in his later years, Jacobs remained a beloved figure in Nigerian arts, leaving a lasting legacy that connected traditional theatre with modern film and television.