Nollywood Stars Gather in Lagos for Olu Jacobs’ Night of Tributes
Nollywood actors, filmmakers, family members and friends gathered at Glover Memorial Hall on Lagos Island for a night of tributes in honour of veteran actor Olu Jacobs. Among those present were Richard Mofe-Damijo, Funke Akindele, Sola Sobowale, Desmond Elliot, Jide Kosoko, Adebayo Salami, Kate Henshaw, Emeka Ike and Femi Adebayo. Colleagues remembered Jacobs as a disciplined professional, a peaceful friend and one of Nollywood’s defining figures. Pete Edochie described him as a brother, while Rita Dominic praised his enduring influence on the Nigerian film industry. Jacobs’ passing was announced on September 16, 2026. He had previously been reported to be living with dementia.
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