Once again, Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, celebrates actor, father and mentor, the legendary Olu Jacobs as he clocks 82. There is hardly a child born in the 80s and 90s, who did not marvel at seeing the dashing, eloquent actor, Olu Jacobs, on screen. At first, his manner of speaking gets your attention and then his skill in delivering the movie roles keeps you glued.
Pa Olu Jacobs is not someone you can tell his origin from his spoken English, only when he tells you his name. That is how good he is. This is one of the reasons he is described as, ‘one of Nollywood’s finest actors, best role interpreter and the best manipulator of words.
’ Another quality he possesses is his eye for good fashion. He knows what fits and the right style that suits his personality. Olu Jacobs and his wife, Joke Silva, used to be the power dresser couple at prestigious Red carpet events.
He goes for the best Agbada, suits or Tunic. He has modeled for a few top designers in Nigeria like Mudi Africa. He was at the time, Face of the Labels fashion collection.
Though age and illness has dulled our dear Olu Jacobs’ shine, we cannot forget how fashionable he was in his days in the industry. He is still an inspiration to many and role model to emerging actors in the movie industry..
