The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Olu Jacobs, who reportedly passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Born on July 11, 1942, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Jacobs studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and began his career in the United Kingdom, featuring in various British television shows and films. He returned to Nigeria in the late 1980s and went on to become a household name in Nollywood, appearing in over 120 films and winning numerous awards, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2007 .
Jacobs was widely respected for his versatile talent and influential contributions to the development of the Nigerian film industry .He is survived by his wife, actress Joke Silva, who had been his primary caregiver since his health began declining due to dementia.
