Olu Jacobs
- Born
- 1942-07-11 (age 84)
- Died
- 2026-09-16 (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- Kano, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Film Executive
- Spouse
- Joke Silva
- Alma Mater
- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
- AKA
- Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs was born on 11 July 1942 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. He was inspired to take up acting after attending Chief Hubert Ogunde's annual concert parties.
CAREER
Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in England, Jacobs appeared in British television series and international films including The Dogs of War, Pirates, and Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend. He returned to Nigeria in 1990 and has starred in over 120 Nollywood films.
PERSONAL LIFE
Jacobs has been married to Nollywood actress Joke Silva since 1989. They have two children and founded the Lufodo Group, a media corporation that includes film production, distribution, and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts.
Filmography
No filmography available for this person yet.
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