Tinubu, Amosun, Sanwo-Olu, Musawa, Others Mourn Veteran Actor, Olu Jacobs
• President describes his demise as a great loss to the nation Deji Elumoye, Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja and Vanessa Obioha in Lagos President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, joined other Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu, former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, joined others in mourning the death of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs. The 84-year-old actor brought grace and finesse to the Nigerian film industry, having trained at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts before building a career in British television and returning to Nigeria.
Jacobs won major industry honors, including the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), and was known for his pioneering roles in theatre, television, and film. The nation recognizes Jacobs' immense contributions to the cultural identity, global image, and economic development of Nigeria, with his remarkable body of work set to inspire future generations.
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