The family of veteran Nigerian actor Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has announced the dates for the funeral arrangements. The funeral programme was publicly announced on Wednesday, with veteran actress Gloria Anozie Young sharing the burial details, while Jacobs’ widow, Joke Silva, separately invited President Bola Tinubu to the ceremonies in a…
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…
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, died at age 84. The legendary actor died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in a statement shared on Instagram. The family described Olu Jacobs as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle,…
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…
Nigerians have been urged to use this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration to renew their commitment to national unity. The Planter of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Adamimogo Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain Worldwide, Prophet Sam Olu Alo, said joining hands together as a people to face our challenges will bring peace, development, and prosperity to our nation….
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, is a civilian. The “governor” of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, is a military officer who rules the state as its Sole Administrator. Last week, the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, said that Tinubu would “not hesitate” to declare a state of emergency in more states, remove…
Nollywood actress and the wife of veteran Nigerian Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, has been providing updates on his health. She addresses several points, including why he appears so emaciated, as well as his mental and physical health. Here is what Joke Silva had to said: “He has dementia with Lewis body which is totally different…
