Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.
His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
In the family’s announcement, Olusoji described the late actor as a beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, while paying tribute to him as “The Lion of Lufodo.”
“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.”
The family subsequently appealed to bloggers and social media influencers to respect its privacy during the period of mourning
The family statement also identified him as Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs (MFR) and gave his dates as July 11, 1942 – September 16, 2026.
