Family and friends of veteran actor and doyen of the Nollywood movie industry, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs and popularly called Olu Jacobs, have extended congratulations in celebration of the 82 years anniversary of the legendary actor.
Wife of the celebrant, Mrs. Joke Silva led the pack in celebrating her husband who clocked 82 years on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Recall that about two weeks ago, some section of the media, most especially the New Media spread rumours of the death of Olu Jacobs. And, just then, celebrity actors who were angry over the way and manner the legendary actor was rumored to have died without proper verification responded angrily.
For instance, Betty Irabor and actress Kate Henshaw, were among few who reacted, by condemning Nigerians for sharing Olu Jacobs death rumour on the social media.
On Thursday, Joke Silva, a Nollywood star and actor, took to the Instagram sharing a video that included the celebrant in a customised house coat, praying soulfully for her husband both in English and the Yoruba dialect.
Joke Silva message reads, “82 just like that. Agba ko ni nira l’agbara Jesu.
“Happy birthday and have an amazing year ahead, my darling… Sir J of life _olujacobs (loving his customised housecoat).”
Similarly, Nollywood celebrities and fans congratulated Olu Jacobs on social media. by commenting on Joke Silva’s post. “I’m congratulating Olu Jacobs, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde wrote, “Happy birthday to a legend, a father to the industry, an outstanding actor, an incredible soul.”
Other fans also fete the admirable actor. Osas Ighodaro wrote, “Happy Birthday, legend! God bless you immensely.”
John Asein Happy 82nd Birthday to one of the very best; world acclaimed actor, living Nollywood legend and film executive; Nigeria’s own Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs (OLU JACOBS). We salute you and wish you many more years in good health.
Olu Jacobs: Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, was born on 11 July 1942, ( 82 years ago).
He is known professionally as Olu Jacobs, is a veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, who started his career starring in several British television series and international films.
Vanguard newspaper described him as one of the “godfathers of Nollywood”, along wtih Pete Edochie.
According to Wikipedia, Olu Jacobs “Trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, England, Olu Jacobs worked with various repertoire theatres in Britain and starred in some international movies.
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