Nollywood figures gather to pay tribute to actor Olu Jacobs
Nigerian actors and colleagues gathered for a night of tributes honoring veteran actor Olu Jacobs, who died in September at age 84.
What happened
Nollywood actors and colleagues gathered at an event to pay tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs, known as the 'Lion of Lufodo.'123
Olu Jacobs died on 16 September at the age of 84.2
Colleagues spanning decades of Nigerian theater and television took the stage to share memories of working with Jacobs.3
Actress Sola Sobowale recalled that Jacobs once praised her acting ability to a room of fellow actors, quoting him as saying "She is a great actor."1
The event featured prominent Nigerian actors including Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Sola Sobowale, Joke Silva (Henshaw), and Funke Akindele, among others.2
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported details on the cause of Olu Jacobs' death, his funeral arrangements, or statements from his immediate family.
Why it matters
Olu Jacobs was a veteran figure in Nigerian theater and television, with colleagues from across decades of his career attending the tribute event.3
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
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- 1VanguardNGPrivate
Lion of Lufodo: Nollywood’s finest bid farewell to Olu Jacobs amid tears, tributes
- 2Premium TimesNGIndependent
RMD, Sobowale, Henshaw, Akindele, others gather for Olu Jacobs’ night of tributes
- 3Channels TelevisionNGPrivate
Tributes As Nollywood Stars Gather To Bid Farewell To Olu Jacobs