His family remembers him as “The Lion of Lufodo” and has asked the public and media to respect their privacy as they mourn his passing.
Veteran Nigerian actor, Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his family on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Jacobs, whose acting career spanned theatre, television and film making, was one of the most recognisable figures in Nigerian cinema. He trained at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, and later became a major figure in the development of Nollywood.
His family remembers him as “The Lion of Lufodo” and has asked the public and media to respect their privacy as they mourn his passing.
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