16/09/2026
Of his generation, I do not think that anyone competes with him in the "Method", not even Pete. Maybe, a few people that I haven't had the good fortune of watching or meeting.
Like we do in the industry, we call older actors "Uncle", but that goes beyond merely showing respect, many of them go the extra mile to support what we do, once they are on your set. But, Uncle Olu is exceptional in this regard - a mentor, a role model, a disciplinarian, a guardian and a teacher to a number of younger acts in this industry.
Uncle Olu is one of the few Nollywood actors who didn't just stir our thirst for goodies but also tickled our minds with good precepts, many of which will stay with us till the end of our lives here.
You won't pay enough tribute to Uncle Olu without appreciating his beautiful wife, Aunty Joke. Because of her, Uncle Olu stands out as one of the most fortunate artists in Dolly and even the world. Many of us are unfortunate with marriage and family, but Uncle Olu did not only enjoy the confident and support of Aunty Joke throughout his active days, but is luckier to have her by his side, all through the many years of his struggle with ill health. While we condole with her and the kids, we will not fail to say a special thank you to this beautiful woman for making the final days of our beloved icon and veteran, be less lonely and less painful.
The good thing about the passing of an artist is that they never really stop existing. They stay in our minds forever, and so it is with Olu Jacobs, the man whose voice and face shaped the Nollywood we enjoy today.
