Encomiums pour in for veteran actor Olu Jacobs at 80
Olu Jacobs is considered as one of the most influential African actors of all time, and is widely regarded as a cultural icon.
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As preparations are in top gear for the 80th birthday celebration of legendary Nigerian actor, Olu Jacobs, some Nollywood actors have started to pour encomiums on him.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the veteran actor, who has starred in several movies, will turn 80 on July 11.
The actors, on Monday, took to their instagram pages to celebrate Olu Jacobs with the display of his recent picture.
Also, Olu Jacobs’ wife, Joke Silva, shared an epic throwback of the legendary actor with a cheery caption anticipating his 80th birthday.
Silva wrote: “Who has the foggiest idea who this handsome young man is…#80th Birthday loading….”
Femi Adebayo 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.”
Also, veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, said: “Happy birthday sir Olu Jacobs.”
Similarly, actor Uzee Uzman wrote: “Old age is a blessing, grey hair is a rare privilege only few gets to enjoy.
“Happy birthday to one of Nollywood finest, a living legend and an award winning actor, Daddy Olu Jacobs. May God continue to bless you with good health and wellness.
“I celebrate you Daddy.”
Saheed Balogun said: “Happy birthday to our greatest legend, Daddy Olu Jacobs, we are really proud of you Daddy.”
Actor Mustapha Sholagbade in his congratulatory message wrote: “Happy 80th birthday sir, may God be pleased with your new age sir.
“I wish you more strength, happiness and everlasting joy. Amen.”
NAN reports that Oludotun Jacobs, known professionally as Olu Jacobs, was born July 11 1942.
He is a Nigerian actor and film executive, who has starred in several British television series and international films.
Jacobs has been hailed by many as one of the greatest and most widely respected African actors of his generation.
Together with Pete Edochie, he is considered by several media, film commentators, critic, and other actors to be one of the most influential African actors of all time, and is widely regarded as a cultural icon.
He is seen as the bridge between the old actors and the new ones.
Source: NAN
Who is Olu Jacobs? Biography of Olu Jacobs
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, born 11 July 1942, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, is a Nigerian actor. He has starred in several British television series and international films. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Jacobs is married to Nollywood actress Joke Silva since 1989 and they are blessed with children.
Early Life and Education
Olu Jacobs was born to parents from Egba Alake. He spent his early childhood in Kano and attended Holy Trinity School where he was a member of the debating and drama societies. Olu Jacobs was inspired to take a chance with acting when he attended one of Hubert Ogunde’s annual concert party at Colonial Hotel in kano. Afterward, he secured a visa and traveled to England to study acting. In England, he trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.
Career
Olu Jacobs lived most of his youthful life in the United Kingdom before moving to Nigeria. He trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He then starred in various British television shows and series in the 1970s namely, The Goodies, Till Death Us, Do Part, Barlow at Large, The Venturers, Angels, 1990, The Tomorrow People, The Professionals. In 1978, he played the role of President Mageeba in Michael Codron’s presentation of Tom Stoppard’s play Night and Day.
In the 1980s He starred in several international films some of which include John Irvin’s war film The Dogs of War, Roman Polanski’s adventure-comedy Pirates (1986), and the family-adventure film Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (1985). On television, he was a cast in TVS’s The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983 series). Jacobs has starred in over 120 Nollywood films and is considered one of the top Nigerian Nollywood actors.
Source: Current School News