Veteran Nollywood actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.
His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, announced his death in an Instagram post on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Silva shared a photograph of the actor alongside a statement from the family.
“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 Baiyewu Jacobs (MFR)
"11/07/1942 – 16/09/2026."
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