‘Olu Jacobs was one of Nollywood’s respected fathers’ — Sanwo-Olu mourns
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Veteran Nigerian actor and pioneering filmmaker Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84. His family announced his passing on Wednesday, marking the end of a career that spanned over five decades in Nigeria's film industry.
Jacobs was widely regarded as a founding father figure in Nollywood who played a significant role in bringing Nigerian cinematic talent to the global stage. Following the news of his death, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu mourned the veteran actor, describing his passing as a great loss to both the country and its creative sector.
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Jamaica Observer (JM)Focuses on his global impact as a pioneering Nollywood filmmaker.
Vanguard (NG) (NG)Focuses on official local reactions and state mourning by Governor Sanwo-Olu.
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