Veteran Nigerian Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84, Sons Confirm in Official Statement
- Olu Jacobs's sons announced the death of the Nigerian acting legend in a joint Instagram statement on 16 September 2026
- The family described Jacobs, born on 11 July 1942, as 'The Lion of Lufodo' in their tribute to the celebrated actor
- Fans and followers flooded social media with messages honouring the veteran star following the announcement
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Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs died on 16 September 2026 at the age of 84, with his family confirming the news through an official statement shared on Instagram.
His sons broke the news in a joint post, addressing fans directly and sharing details of his passing. The statement confirmed his full name as Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs (MFR), born on 11 July 1942.
Family Pays Tribute to The Lion of Lufodo
In their announcement, Jacobs's sons wrote: "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."
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The family also called on bloggers and social media influencers to respect their privacy during what they described as a difficult period of mourning, though the full text of that request was not made available at the time of publication.
Tributes Pour in From Fans
News of Jacobs's death spread quickly across social media, drawing an outpouring of grief from fans across Nigeria and beyond.
@hugostain wrote: "Rest on Legend ❤️"
@engr.paschal_c said: "May God rest his soul, he put up a good fight"
@scoop_of_flavourz commented: "May his soul rest in peace"
@ojugbelekunle wrote: "May his soul rest in perfect peace"
@official_mojons76 added: "GOD Almighty bless and rest his gentle soul 🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️"
@toria_7295 described him as: "A legend! May his soul rest in peace"
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