Talk about a scandal free Nigerian celebrity/Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs tops the list. The veteran thespian who only makes the rounds online for positive reasons is arguably everyone’s favorite.
However, days ago, his fans and supporters were thrown into shock after rumors of his alleged “death” hit the net.
Although his wife, Joke has debunked the news, the report left a scar on his controversy-free lifestyle.
In his over 50 years of acting, Olu Jacobs has been scandal free, even in an industry that’s known to be prone to scandals and fake lives.
How he has managed to lead such a life has become a thing of mystery to many, but it won’t be far from the fact that he is a man of value and true to himself.
When it comes to acting, he is a big shot. Controversies and Olu Jacobs do NOT go together.
Olu Jacobs, born Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, was born on the 11th of July, 1942. He hails from Egba Alake in Ogun state.
Olu spent his early life in Kano state, where he attended Holy Trinity School. He was a member of the debating and drama societies.
Olu studied acting at the Royal Academy of Drama and Art, London, where he starred in various British television shows and series in the 1970s.
Olu walked down the ailse with his wife, Joke Silva in 1989.
Sadly, Olu Jacobs has been battling an unknown sickness for a while now. Days ago on his Instagram page, he alongside his wife, Ajoke Silva debunked reports of supporting any medication to treat diabetes.
“We have NOT endorsed any medication to treat diabetes or any drug for the treatment of any ailment. If and when we do the public will be informed in advance on our platforms and it will be audiovisual.” the couple wrote.
