Olu Jacobs' five-decade career spanned British theatre and television, international films and the Nigerian screen industry.

Olu Jacobs Leaves Behind a Life That Built Nollywood

Olu Jacobs died at 84 on September 16, 2026, after four false reports of his death in six years. From RADA and British television to Nollywood, we look back at the career and legacy of the veteran actor.

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