Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs would be officially clock 80 on July 11,2022. The seasoned thespian has featured in many Nigeria and Britush drama series and movies.
To celebrate him ahead of his 80th birthday anniversary, his wife Joke Silva, a fellow veteran actress posted a throwback picture of him on her official Instagram page on Monday, with the caption:
“Who has the foggiest idea who this handsome young man is…#80th Birthday Loading.”
Other actors and stakeholders in the movie industry have also felicitated with the talented actor ahead of his birthday.
Some Nollywood stars as well as fans took to the comment section to write down series of heartfelt birthday messages to the actor to wish him well.
Actor Yul Edochie wrote:
“When I started my acting career in 2005, one of my biggest wishes was to be on set with the Legendary Uncle Olu Jacobs. I finally got that opportunity many times and I learnt so much from him. And I’ll forever be grateful.
A very happy 80th birthday to you Sir. May God be with you always. We love you.”
Femi i Adebayo, the son of veteran Actor Adebayo Salami, who is also an actor wrote, “I celebrate a living legend of arts and entertainment on his 80th birthday. Pa Olu Jacobs is a leading light for many of us thriving in the trade of creativity.
“It is our prayers that God continues to bless your household exceedingly. Happy birthday icon.”
Olu Jacobs was born in 1942. He has featured in the British TV series and was relatively among the founding fathers of Nigerian film industry.
He was rumored to have died in 2021. His wife debunked the rumour and later disclosed the situation of his health as ‘dementia with Lewy bodies’.
He received lifetime achievement awards at the 2021 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).