Olu Jacobs

Biography

Olu Jacobs is a veteran Nigerian actor and film executive born on July 11, 1942. He began his career in British television series and international films before transitioning to Nollywood, earning him the nickname "godfather" alongside Pete Edochie. Jacobs won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor and was conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in recognition of his outstanding achievements.