Olu Jacobs Is Not Dead But Alive – Joke Silva Debunks Death Hoax, First Wife ,Family – The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has once again denied reports that veteran actor Olu Jacobs has died.

On Tuesday, there were rumors on social media platforms that the actor had died as a result of an undisclosed illness.

However, Abubakar Yakubu, AGN’s national secretary, urged the public to disregard the rumors.

Yakubu stated that the 79-year-old actor, whom he addressed as “Uncle Olu,” is alive and well.

“Please disregard the report. Uncle Olu is alive, hale and hearty. Confirmed,” he wrote.

This is not the first time that the internet would be awash with news of the actor’s rumoured death.

In June last year, the AGN had debunked similar rumours of Jacobs’ death. The guide had also warned “mischief makers” to desist from such “wickedness.”

“The national president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria is in touch with the family. We use this medium to warn mischief makers and enemies of our industry to desist from this wickedness,” it had said.

The ace actor and Joke Silva, his wife, were also in the news in October last year over a claim that they endorsed an unidentified drug for treating diabetes — a claim the couple denied.

“Olu Jacobs and I have NOT endorsed any medication to treat diabetes. If and when we do, the public will be informed in advance on our platforms and it will be audiovisual,” Silva had said.

Fact Check: Olu Jacobs Death Rumors Are False

Olu Jacobs is alive and healthy at the age of 79.

For the last day or two, the internet was talking about his probable death. In reaction to that, many fans on Twitter even dedicated obituaries to the Nollywood film executive.

But the good news is he is not dead. His wife, Joke Silva, who is another prominent figure of Nollywood debunked the hoax. She saw the funny side of it and made a little joke as well.

However, the most important thing is Olu Jacobs is not dead and it’s time to stop those nonsense rumors of his demise.

Joke Silva, has debunked rumours of the death of her husband, Olu Jacobs pic.twitter.com/NrJIjqL4A7

— Naija (@Naija_PR) October 5, 2021

 

Joke Silva Interview: Debunks Olu Jacobs Death Hoax

Joke Sliva spoke with The Punch to waive off the rumors of her husband’s demise.

Speaking to them, she said, “Don’t mind them, they’re just talking rubbish; don’t disturb your head. He is in the living room right now about to have Eba and Ogbono soup.”

“Let them keep deceiving themselves. He is hale and hearty,” The two-time Africa Academy Awards winning actress added.

 

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Olu Jacobs Illness And Health Update

Olu Jacobs is in good health and far away from any illness at the moment.

As the actor was far away from the spotlight for quite a time, a rumor about his supposed illness surfaced on the internet a few days back. Those rumors multiplied and in no time, people were talking about his death.

But the Nollywood film executive has made a recent social media appearance waiving all those rumors off. On top of that, Joke Silva talked about him being fine in a whole interview.

Olu Jacobs Biography; Net Worth, Age, Children, Wife Age

Oludotun Jacobs is a veteran Nigerian actor born on 11^th July 1942 in Ogun State to parents from Egba Alake. He spent almost all his childhood in Kano.

He attended Holy Trinity School where he was a member of the debate and drama club. This triggered his passion for acting. He was trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. After his training at the Academy, he starred in several British movies in the 1970s including The Goodies, Till Death Us Do Part, Barlow at Large, The Ventures and many others.

In 1980, he also made several appearances in International films, like John Irvin’s war film, The Dogs of War, Romans Polanski’s adventure-comedy.

Olu Jacobs has subsequently starred in over 120 Nollywood films. He is considered one of the top Nigerian Nollywood actors.

 

Olu Jacobs Net Worth

Olu Jacobs is currently one of the richest and most influential actors in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Wife and Children

Olu Jacobs is married to popular actress, Joke Silva for over 30-years who is currently 59 years. They are with three children together, they are Olusoji Jacobs, Dayo Jacobs, Olugbenga Jacobs.

 

Meet Joke Silva, wife of Olu Jacobs

We have had people ask us questions like who is Olu Jacobs’ wife. Many don’t know that Olu Jacobs is married to Joke Silva, a Nigerian actress.

Joke Silver is an actress, director, and businesswoman. Silva was born in Lagos into an Amaro family of four children.

The couple has been married since 1989 and they have 3 kids.

Unfortunately, the couple lost their first child and only girl, Dayo Jacobs. Dayo died when she was just 10 years old. Her death was due to an undisclosed illness.

Meet the children of Olu Jacobs

It appears the Jacobs wants to keep their lives simple and private as much as possible so the public does not know much about them.

In any case, we were able to come up with a few information.

Olu Jacobs’s first son; Olusoji Jacobs

Olusoji Jacobs is the first son of Olu Jacobs. He is a general manager of a company called Lufodo Production, owned by his parent.

Soji got married to the love of his life, Boma Douglas in a big ceremony in Lagos in 2018. They welcomed their first child, a baby girl in 2019.

She was born in Maryland, United States of America. They named her after Olu Jacobs.

Olugbenga Jacobs:

Much is not know about the last child of Olu. Although, we were able to gather a little information about him

Olugbenga Jacobs is the second son and last child of the Jacobs family.

A student in the United Kingdom.