• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Nollywood Stars Laud Olu Jacobs Ahead Of 80th Birthday

by Samuel Abulude
3 years ago
in Entertainment
Nollywood
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Stakeholders and practitioners in the movie industry have felicitated and praised the iconic thespian, Olu Jacobs, ahead of his 80th birthday anniversary

Advertisement

Veteran actor, Adebayo Salami, who responded to a post by the celebrant’s wife, Joke Silva, about her husband’s 80th birthday slated for Monday, July 11, posted on his Instagram, thanking God for a legacy which Jacobs has bequeathed the film industry.

“I felicitate with the Jacobs on the 80th birthday celebration of a veteran with enduring legacies,” says Salami.

Prince Jide Kosoko also celebrated the veteran, saying ‘Happy Birthday Sir Olu Jacobs.’

Joke Silva, on Monday had shared a throwback picture of her husband and captioned the photo, “Who has the foggiest idea who this handsome young man is? #80th birthday loading.”

RELATED

Percy Jackson, Olympians Second Season To Premiere December 10

Percy Jackson, Olympians Second Season To Premiere December 10

12 hours ago
PAWA’s New Executive Council Prioritises Marginalised Literature, Intercontinental Literacy, Dialogue

PAWA’s New Executive Council Prioritises Marginalised Literature, Intercontinental Literacy, Dialogue

12 hours ago

Following her post, different Nollywood stars pouted out commendations and eulogised the veteran, who started his acting career abroad starring in ritish drama series and movies before returning to Nigeria.

Yul Edochie wrote, “When I started my acting career in 2005, one of my biggest wishes was to be on set with the Legendary Uncle Olu Jacobs. I finally got that opportunity many times and I learnt so much from him. And I’ll forever be grateful.

“A very happy 80th birthday to you Sir. May God be with you always. We love you.”

Femi Adebayo, an accomplished actor and the son of Adebayo Salami, wrote, “I celebrate a living legend of arts and entertainment on his 80th birthday. Pa Olu Jacobs is a leading light for many of us thriving in the trade of creativity.

“It is our prayers that God continues to bless your household exceedingly. Happy birthday icon.”

Saheed Balogun said, “Happy birthday to our greatest legend, Daddy Olu Jacobs, we are really proud of you Daddy.”

Legendary Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs was born in 1942. He has featured in the British TV series and was relatively among the founding fathers of Nigerian film industry.

He got married to a Nollywood actress, Joke Silva.

When asked why his wife still retain her maiden name instead of his, he responded: “She is her own individual. When I met her, she was an actress known as Joke Silva, so why should marrying me now deny her and her audience her name? She is Miss Joke Silva who is Mrs. Joke Jacobs. It is as simple as that. People now begin to say what they like. They have even written that we are separated and all sort of stuff. When she is working, she is Joke Silva but she is Mrs. Joke Jacobs at home.”

He was rumored to have died in 2021. His wife debunked the rumour and later disclosed the situation of his health as ‘dementia with Lewy bodies’.

He won Lifetime Achievement Award at Afriff held in November, 2021.

Olu Jacobs received lifetime achievement awards at the 2021 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




Tags: NollywoodOlu Jacobs
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Islamic View On Same-faith Presidential Ticket In Today’s Nigeria

Next Post

My Missing WAEC Result Second Best In 1976, Says Okowa

Samuel Abulude

Samuel Abulude

You May Like

Percy Jackson, Olympians Second Season To Premiere December 10
Entertainment

Percy Jackson, Olympians Second Season To Premiere December 10

2025/08/01
PAWA’s New Executive Council Prioritises Marginalised Literature, Intercontinental Literacy, Dialogue
Books & Arts

PAWA’s New Executive Council Prioritises Marginalised Literature, Intercontinental Literacy, Dialogue

2025/08/01
46 Artistes Emerge Winners At Maiden Catholic Music Awards
Entertainment

46 Artistes Emerge Winners At Maiden Catholic Music Awards

2025/08/01
ANA Commends Members Conferred Fellows of ICPAN
Books & Arts

ANA Commends Members Conferred Fellows of ICPAN

2025/08/01
Africa Needs Comprehensive, Integrated Approach To Tackle Copyright Infringement – WIPO
Books & Arts

Africa Needs Comprehensive, Integrated Approach To Tackle Copyright Infringement – WIPO

2025/08/01
Nollywood Streaming Platform KAVA To Be Unveiled
Entertainment

Nollywood Streaming Platform KAVA To Be Unveiled

2025/08/01
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

‘I Don’t Identify With Nigeria Anymore, UK Now Home,’ Says Kemi Badenoch

PICTORIAL: Bianca Meets Ghana’s President Mahama Over Anti-Nigerian Protests

Dunamis Founder Enenche Speaks On ‘Blanket Of Evil’ Over Nigeria

2027: ADC Will Unseat Tinubu, Says Dino Melaye

‘I Follow Christ, Not Any Politician’, Dino Melaye Speaks On Loyalty To Atiku, Political Independence

JUST-IN: Nurses Adamant, Say Negotiators Can’t End Strike

Again, NPF, PSC Clash Over Police Academy Admissions

Bauchi Police Nab Varsity Student Over Alleged Theft Of Father’s Truck

NCSCN Honours Ogbara With Humanitarian Service Award

Tinubu Replaces Ganduje’s Ally Gawuna With Kaita As BUK Governing Council Chairman

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.