US Mission Mourns Olu Jacobs, Honours His Legacy

The US Mission in Nigeria has mourned Olu Jacobs, 84, praising a career that ran from American productions to the heart of Nollywood

The United States Mission in Nigeria on Monday, 21 September 2026, paid tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs, calling him a legendary performer whose work reached far beyond Africa.

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Olu Jacobs died on 16 September 2026 at the age of 84. His wife, Joke Silva, and their son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced the death.

The Mission said he appeared in international cinema, including American productions, before becoming one of the defining voices of Nigerian film.

“We join Nigerians and the global creative community in mourning legendary actor Olu Jacobs. From international cinema, including American productions, to becoming one of the defining voices of Nigerian film, his extraordinary talent crossed borders and generations. His legacy lives on in the stories he told and the generations of artists he inspired. Rest in peace, Olu Jacobs.”

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The condolence was addressed to Nigerians and to the wider creative community.