Veteran actor Olu Jacobs died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the age of 84, after dedicating 50 years to the movie industry. He is widely regarded as one of the fundamental pillars of Nollywood. Born on July 11, 1942, in Northern Nigeria to an Egba family from Ogun State, he grew up in Kano and was inspired to pursue acting after watching a performance by Hubert Ogunde. Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Jacobs built a solid career in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s, appearing in British television shows and international films.
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