Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs is alive and well, according to sources close to his family. Betty Irabo, founder of Genevieve Magazine, and Emeka Rollas, Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, confirmed the news.Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs is alive and well, according to sources close to his family. Betty Irabo, founder of Genevieve Magazine, and Emeka Rollas, Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, confirmed the news. Rumors of Jacob’s death began circulating on Sunday, but they have since been dispelled. Irabo posted on social media that Jacobs is alive, and Rollas confirmed the news with Jacobs’ family. A live video of Jacobs has also surfaced online, further disproving the death rumors. Jacobs, who has over 50 years of experience in the Nigerian film industry, has starred in numerous films and television series. He has won several awards, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2007. Jacobs is married to actress Joke Silva, and they have two children. He is known for his roles in films such as “Ashanti,” “The Dogs of War,” and “The Royal Hibiscus Hotel.” His resonant voice and convincing screen presence have made him a favorite among fans and colleagues alike.
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs is alive and well, people close to his family have confirmed.
Betty Irabo, founder of Genevieve Magazine, made the confirmation on her X-handle on Sunday evening, dispelling rumors of the actor’s death.
Emeka Rollas, the Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, in a phone conversation with our reporter, also confirmed that Olu Jacobs is alive.
“I just called the family and confirmed Olu Jacobs is still alive,” Rollas told BusinessDay.
A live video has surfaced online further dispelling the rumors surrounding the actor’s death.
Jacobs has made a mark in the Nigerian film industry with over 50 years of experience, sharing the screen with both the old and new generation 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 his exceptional acting performance at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), for his dedication to his acting career that spans over five decades.
Jacobs has been married to Nollywood actress Joke Silva since 1989; and they have two children.
Jacobs is popular for his roles in movies like “Ashanti”, “The Dogs of War”, “Pirates”, “Violet” and “The Royal Hibiscus Hotel”. His deep, resonant voice and convincing screen presence made him a favorite among fans and colleagues. He also starred in several popular Nigerian television series, which further cemented his legacy as a versatile and talented actor.
