Veteran actor and film executive, Oludotun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, is dead.
He was 84 years old.
Olu Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday, on his Instagram page.
The announcement reads: “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo.
“We call on all bloggers and social media influencers to respect our family’s privacy at this time.”
Born on July 11, 1942, Olu Jacobs had a career spanning theatre, television and film, and was one of Nigeria’s most prominent veteran actors.
He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London and featured in several British television productions before returning to Nigeria, where he became a major figure in Nollywood.
Jacobs starred in more than 100 films and received several honours during his career, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2007 and the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011.
He was married to fellow veteran actress, Joke Silva, with whom he founded the Lufodo Group and Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts.
The veteran actor’s death marks the end of a career that spanned several decades, with notable contributions to theatre, television, and film in Nigeria.
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