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Life, times of veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacob

Punch Nigeria about 1 hour 1 mins read

Veteran Nigerian actor and elder statesman, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. PUNCH Online reports that his death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram on Wednesday. Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria’s most respected actors and a towering figure in the country’s theatre, Read More: https://punchng.com/life-times-of-veteran-nigerian-actor-olu-jacob/

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