
Widely regarded as a founding father of Nollywood, Jacobs' career spanned over five decades across theatre, television and film.
Olu Jacobs, a foundational figure in Nigeria's Nollywood film industry and celebrated actor whose career spanned over five decades, has died at the age of 84.
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Olu Jacobs was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and became one of Nollywood's most respected figures.
Olu Jacobs, one of Nigeria's best known actors, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film, has died at the age of 84.
His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, announced his death and asked for privacy while the family mourns.
Silva announced his passing in a statement describing the celebrated actor as "The Lion of Lufodo" and saying his life was "well lived and fought".
Some of his notable films include My Kingdom, Covert Operation and One Fine Day.
He was regarded as one of the father figures of Nollywood, as Nigeria's film industry in known, commanding widespread respect and admiration across the country.
"We call on all bloggers and social media influencers to respect our family's privacy at this time," Silva said in a statement.
Born on 11 July 1942, Jacobs was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before embarking on a career that included appearances in British television productions and international films.
He later became one of the defining figures of Nigeria's film industry, appearing in numerous Nigerian productions and earning recognition for his commanding screen presence and versatility.
His career spanned more than five decades, during which he received several major honours, including the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and lifetime achievement honours.
In 2011, Jacobs was conferred with the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in recognition of his contribution to the Nigerian film industry.
Jacobs and Silva jointly established the Lufodo Group and Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts, contributing not only to film and television but also to developing and training performing artists in Nigeria.
In recent years, Jacobs had largely stayed away from the public spotlight due to ill-health.

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