‘Rest well, legend’ - How Nigerian celebrities are mourning Olu Jacobs

The demise of veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has garnered several tributes online, as several members of the Nigerian movie industry have taken to social media to mourn the legendary actor and share memories of their time with him. On September 16, 2026, the son of the late actor took to Instagram to announce the death of the iconic actor, who was widely celebrated for his contribution to the Nigerian film industry. Following the announcement, several actors and personalities shared emotional messages reflecting on the moments they shared with Olu Jacobs and the impact he had on their lives and careers through acting. Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs is dead Renowned actress Olufunke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, Banky W, Broda Shaggi, Ini Edo, among others, have since paid tribute to the late actor and wished him a peaceful farewell. Meanwhile, Olu Jacobs’ son has called on the media, bloggers and social media influencers to respect the privacy of the family as they mourn their loss. In an Instagram post announcing the actor’s death, he described Olu Jacobs as “The Lion of Lufodo” and expressed gratitude to God for his life. Olu Jacobs: A look at the life and legacy of the late Nollywood icon “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. “We call on all bloggers and social media influencers to respect our family’s privacy at this time,” he said. Read the tributes under the comment section: View this post on Instagram

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