13 Facts About Olu Jacobs

Olu Jacobs began his career starring in several British television series and international films.

In 2007, Jacobs won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Olu Jacobs received the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievements in acting at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and the MAA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs was born to parents from Egba Alake.

Olu Jacobs spent his early childhood in Kano and attended Holy Trinity School where he was a member of the debating and drama societies.

Olu Jacobs was inspired to take a chance with acting when he attended one of Chief Hubert Ogunde's annual concert party at Colonial Hotel in Kano.

In England, Olu Jacobs trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.

Olu Jacobs then appeared in various British television shows and series in the 1970s.

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

Olu Jacobs has appeared in television commercials for food companyRibena and electronic giant, Binatone.

Olu Jacobs has been married to fellow Nollywood actor Joke Silva since 1989.

Olu Jacobs is Miss Joke Silva who is Mrs Joke Jacobs.

Olu Jacobs was honoured with the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievements in acting at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.