Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has died aged 84, his family confirmed, as tributes honour ‘The Lion of Lufodo’ and his family’s plea for privacy amid grief.

The Nigerian film industry has recorded several losses in 2026, with the deaths of veteran actors, filmmakers and younger stars leaving colleagues, families and fans in mourning.Many of these actors ...

For more than five decades, Olu Jacobs moved between the British stage, international cinema and Nigeria’s emerging film ...

Olu Jacobs' last social media post has resurfaced after his death at 84, as fans honour the veteran Nollywood actor's life, ...

Olu Jacobs, one of the defining actors of Nigerian theatre, television and film, has died at 84.

An emotional video of Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, shedding tears after learning about the death of his senior colleague, Olu ...

These five Nollywood stars have requested assistance from the public recently. The glitz and glamour of Nollywood often mask the harsh realities many actors face behind the scenes. While fans see ...

Veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade, has recounted how he was allegedly paid to participate in a staged healing miracle ...

Filmmaker and Critique, Charles Novia presented us with his best actresses for the year 2014, now has come up with his list for best actors. In 2013, Nollywood actor, OC Ukeje topped the list, this ...

Seasoned actor, Yomi Fash-Lanso, has stated categorically he isn’t a Nollywood actor. Rather he classifies himself a Nigerian actor. Making this revelation, he implored fans to refrain from labeling ...

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84 ...