Olusoji Jacobs' family and son are deeply saddened by his passing.

The passing of legendary Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs at the age of 84 has brought profound sadness to his family, particularly his son Olusoji Jacobs and wife Joke Silva. After years of false death rumors that his family repeatedly denied, September 16, 2026 marked a painful turning point when Olusoji announced that his father had passed away. In this video, we look back at Olu Jacobs’ later years, his battle with dementia with Lewy bodies, the support of his family, and the emotional story behind the man they called “The Lion of Lufodo.” #OluJacobs #OlusojiJacobs #JokeSilva #Nollywood #TheLionOfLufodo #NigerianActor #NollywoodLegend #AfricanCinema #CelebrityStories #NigerianCelebrities