Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs is marking his 82nd birthday today, just weeks after untrue rumors of his death circulated on social media.
To celebrate the milestone, Jacobsโ wife, Joke Silva, posted a heartfelt video on Instagram. In the video, Jacobs is seen wearing a personalized house coat while Silva showers him with prayers and well-wishes.
She wrote, โ82 just like that. Agba ko ni nira lโagbara Jesu.
โHappy birthday and have an amazing year ahead, my darlingโฆ Sir J of life _olujacobs (loving his customised housecoat).โ
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The actress has been open about her husbandโs struggle with dementia since 2021 and has been by his side every step of the way.
Even though he has stepped out of the acting scene, Jacobs is a world-class actor and legend in the Nollywood sector.
Prior to his illness, he had harnessed his acting skills for decades, garnering a whopping 40 years of experience under his belt. He has been described as โone of Nollywoodโs finest actors, the best role interpreter, and the best manipulator of wordsโ.
Fans and other Nollywood celebrities have felicitated the actor and prayed for his recovery in his wifeโs comment section.
