Olu Jacobs, a seasoned actor, has dispelled reports of his passing. News of the veteran's passing spread for the second time in two years. Olu Jacobs just published a public service statement debunking the rumors.
The veteran confirmed his wellbeing to the public in a statement on his Instagram story. In the comfort of his home and loved ones, he said, he is having a good time as usual. Olu Jacobs promised to sue the source of the false information.
"Hello everyone, I hope everything is going well. The Jacobs Clan is happy to let you know that Papa J Olu Jacobs MFR is still with us today. As usual, he was having fun while being comfortable with his home and loved ones. Please get ready for legal action if you chose to disregard our last warning about fake news.
News about Olu Jacobs' alleged demise surfaced in 2020. Many people, including his fans, were shocked by this rumor.
Lala Akindoju, a well-known actress, and Joke, his wife, who is also a seasoned actress, refuted the rumors. They demonstrated the remarkable script interpreter's continued existence.
Olu Jacobs was still alive and well, according to Lala. She said that she had spoken with him on the phone and that the reported death of the man was untrue. Her message reads:
"Aunt Olu Jacobs is healthy and alive. Extremely so. I just ended a phone call with him. Please quit circulating false information.
Recalls that, prior to his 80th birthday celebration, a feeble photo of Olu Jacobs appeared online, further raising concerns from his admirers and followers.
Legends and celebrities in the Nigerian film industry gathered to commemorate Olu Jacobs, who turned 80 on July 4, 2022.
Joke Silva, the widow of the late actor Olu Jacobs, posted an incredible throwback photo of him along with a happy comment in honor of his impending 80th birthday. Who even knows who this gorgeous young man is, she penned. loading #80@Glover Birthday
Olu Jacobs' online snapshot sparked alarming responses, with many people expressing concern over the actor's health. On social media, he was, however, widely praised and prayed for.
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, also known as Olu Jacobs, is a Nigerian actor and film executive who was born on July 11, 1942. He has acted in a number of foreign and British television series. One of the greatest and most well-liked African actors of his generation, Olu Jacobs has received a lot of praise. He is widely regarded as a cultural icon and, together with Pete Edochie, one of the most influential African actors of all time according to the media, analysts, reviewers, and other performers. He serves as a link between the new and the old actors. In Nollywood, the film industry of Nigeria, Jacobs has established himself. He is regarded as a bridge between the traditional and modern breeds of performers due to his more than 40 years of performing expertise. He received his training at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in England, and he has worked with a variety of British repertory theaters and appeared in a number of foreign films.
Parents from Egba Alake gave birth to Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs. He was up in Kano and went to Holy Trinity School, where he participated in the theatrical and debating societies. When he went to one of Chief Hubert Ogunde's yearly concert parties at the Colonial Hotel in Kano, he was encouraged to try acting. He then obtained a visa and moved to England to pursue acting.
Since 1989, acobs has been wed to Nollywood actress Joke Silva. They are parents. Jacobs' response when asked why his wife still uses her maiden name was, "She is her own individual. Why should getting married to me now change her name from Joke Silva, which was her stage name when I first met her? She is Mrs. Joke Jacobs's daughter, Miss Joke Silva. That is all there is to it. People started speaking their minds. They even claimed in their writing that we are estranged and other things. She goes by Joke Silva when she's at work and Mrs. Joke Jacobs when she's at home. Olu Jacob attended Afriff in November 2021 and received the Lifetime Achievement Award there, despite the rumor that he passed away in 2021. He is battling dementia with Lewy bodies, according to information later provided by his wife Joke Silva in an interview with Chude Jideonwo.
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