Naija: Olu Jacobs alive, Betty Irabor debunks veteran Nollywood actor’s death rumour

Olu Jacobs, the veteran Nollywood actor, is alive and well, contrary to recent death rumors that circulated on social media. This has been confirmed by multiple credible sources, including Betty Irabor, the founder of Genevieve Magazine, and the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas.

The rumors of Jacobs’ death began spreading on Sunday, prompting widespread mourning and tributes across social media platforms. However, Irabor quickly dismissed the rumors, stating that “Olu Jacobs is well and alive. Please ignore all rumours of his passing.”

The rumors of Jacobs’ death began spreading on Sunday, prompting widespread mourning and tributes across social media platforms. However, Irabor quickly dismissed the rumors, stating that “Olu Jacobs is well and alive,Please ignore all rumours of his passing.”

Jacobs’ son, Soji Jacobs, also confirmed that his father is “very much alive” and shared a video showing the veteran actor in good spirits while having his beard shaved.

The video further discredited the death rumors, with Jacobs appearing shocked upon learning about the false reports.This is not the first time that Jacobs has been the subject of death rumors.

In the past four years, similar unfounded reports have surfaced, which were promptly refuted by the Actors Guild of Nigeria and his family members.