Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, and his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, in a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. “It is with gratitude to God for…
By Frank Ulom Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in an Instagram post. Olusoji who described his father as “The Lion of Lufodo,” wrote: “It is…
Veteran actor Oludotun Baiyewunmi Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has passed on at the age of 84. He died on September 16, 2026. His wife, Joke Silva, and son, Olusoji, jointly announced the sad news in a statement on Wednesday. Here are 10 things to know about him: 1. He was 84. Born July…
Marvel Studios has officially found its Storm. Maya Boyd has been cast as Ororo Munroe in the studio’s upcoming “X-Men” movie reboot, marking the 23-year-old Broadway actor’s feature-film debut and making her one of the most intriguing new additions to the MCU. The announcement came as Marvel unveiled the first major wave of its “X-Men”…
Entertainment Published July 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM Share Copy link Copied! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Telegram The Christian movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of gospel actor Oluwasegun Oyeyemi, who became widely known for playing Flora’s husband in the popular Mount Zion film series, Abattoir. Naija News reports that the…
Nigerian comic actor, Fred Ebere, professionally known as Tenkobo, has tackled Stella Maris Okafor, the last wife of the late Nollywood veteran, Mr Ibu, for soliciting financial help online.DAILY POST reports that Stella had, in a video shared by Nigerian influencer King Mitchy on Wednesday, sought financial support from the public over her alleged inability…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has described the death of a renowned Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, as a profound loss to Abia, Nigeria’s entertainment industry, and millions of admirers worldwide. Mr Otti stated this on Thursday during the funeral service held in honour of the late actor at the Mary Slessor Technical College Ground…
As the Nigerian creative and academic communities are mourning the loss of a titan, Dr Kola Oyewo, who passed away on 12 June 2026, at the age of 80, and tributes continue to pour in for the renowned actor, filmmaker, and scholar, we reflect on the defining moments of his life and career. Here are…
Nollywood actor, Lanre Adediwura, has recounted leaving MultiChoice’s television series ‘Wura’ financially unstable and was only rescued by YouTube productions. Naija News reports that Lanre made this known during an interview on TVC Entertainment, explaining why he declined an offer to reprise his role on the show. The thespian revealed that the series did not benefit…
Featured Vendors Handpicked from OiO OiO Picks The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40. According to multiple reports published on Tuesday, the actor reportedly passed away after battling a prolonged illness. Colleagues and close friends in the movie…
