Olu Jacobs Reportedly Passes on at 81

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, a veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, has reportedly passed away at the age of 81.

Jacobs, celebrated for his distinguished career spanning over five decades, was a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s movie industry, Nollywood. Throughout his illustrious career, Jacobs appeared in over 120 Nollywood films and garnered acclaim for his roles in both Nigerian and international cinema.

Despite rumors of his death circulating in 2021, Jacobs continued to make public appearances, including receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at AFRIFF in November 2021. His wife, Joke Silva, recently disclosed that he had been battling Dementia with Lewy bodies, a progressive neurological disorder.

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