Olu Jacobs, veteran Nollywood actor is alive and well, persons close to his family have confirmed.
Betty Irabo, Founder of Genevieve Magazine made the confirmation on her X handle Sunday evening, dispelling the actor’s rumoured demise.
Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria also confirmed that Olu Jacobs is alive in a telephone conversation with our reporter.
“I called the family a few moments ago and the confirmed Olu Jacobs is alive,” Rollas told BusinessDay.
A live video has surfaced online further dispelling the rumours of the actor’s death.
Jacobs has made a mark in Nigeria’s movie industry with over 50 years of experience. He has shared screen with both the old and new breed of actors.
In 2007, Jacobs won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
He was honoured with the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievements in acting at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for his dedication to his acting career spanning over five decades.
Jacobs is married to Nollywood actress Joke Silva since 1989; and they have two children.
Jacobs is popular for his roles in movies such as “Ashanti,” “The Dogs of War,” “Pirates,” “Violet,” and “The Royal Hibiscus Hotel.” His deep, resonant voice and commanding screen presence made him a favorite among fans and colleagues alike. He also starred in several popular Nigerian television series, further cementing his legacy as a versatile and talented actor.
