Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.
His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death in a post on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
In the statement, the family described the late actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and asked bloggers and social media influencers to respect its privacy.
It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo.
Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs (MFR)
11/07/1942-16/09/2026
We call on all bloggers and social media influencers to respect our families privacy at this time,” the statement reads.
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria’s most prominent veteran actors, with a career spanning theatre, television and film.
He was also a film executive and a major figure in the development of Nigeria’s contemporary film industry.