Nollywood veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, has died aged 84.
Olusoji Jacobs, his son announced the news in a post on Instagram on Wednesday.
“It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo, Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs (MFR). 11/07/ 1942- 16/09/2026.
“We call on all bloggers and social media influencers to respect our families privacy at this time.”
Jacobs began his career by starring in several British television series and international films.
Born to parents from Egba Alake in Ogun State, he spent his early childhood in Kano. He attended Holy Trinity School where he was a member of the debating and drama societies. He was inspired to take a chance with acting when he attended one of Chief Hubert Ogunde’s annual concert parties at Colonial Hotel in Kano.
Afterwards, he secured a visa and travelled to England to study acting.
In England, Jacobs trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. One of his earliest stage roles was to play the part of The Boy in ‘A Taste of Honey’ at the newly opened Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, in 1972. He then appeared in various British television shows and series in the 1970s (including The Goodies, Till Death Us Do Part, Barlow at Large, The Venturers, Angels, 1990, The Tomorrow People and The Professionals).
