Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has penned a heartfelt note to veteran actor, Olu Jacobs following the death rumors that circulated about him.
It was reported on Sunday evening that one Oba K Solo had alleged that the veteran, aged 82, had passed away.
Taking to his Instagram page, Yul prayed for more life for the veteran as he asked God to give him more life.
“More life to you Uncle @_olujacobs. You remain one of the greatest actors in the continent of Africa. I learnt so much from you while working with you on set. You’re loved, respected and appreciated.
“May God give you more life, good health, joy, happiness and blessings. It would be a dream come true to have you on set again. Amen.”
Yul Edochie
This isn’t the first time Yul Edochie has written a message to him.
In 2022, when Olu Jacobs turned 80, Yul Edochie joined many celebrities in eulogizing him, as he noted how his biggest wish was to be on set with the legendary actor. He finally got the opportunity many times and he learned so much from him.
The actor’s family had debunked the news with a video of the veteran getting a haircut from someone, and it was clear that he was hale and hearty.
The video showed the son informing his father (Olu Jacobs) about the death rumors that surfaced Sunday, and the actor appeared shocked.
Mr. Jacobs also expressed the family’s frustration with the recurring death rumors that surface yearly.
He mentioned receiving numerous calls from concerned people worldwide and described the situation as annoying and distressing for the family.
Betty Irabor, Genevieve Magazine publisher and a close friend of Joke Jacobs, the actor’s wife, also debunked the news. She tweeted, “Olu Jacob is well and alive. Please ignore all rumors of his passing. He is alive, please.”
The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, also cautioned Nigerians over the false rumor of Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs’ death.
Since November 2021, Jacobs’ health has been a topic of concern after his wife revealed his battle with Dementia Lewy body (DLB), a degenerative disease that affects the brain.
Despite his health challenges, Jacobs continues to make occasional public appearances.
Nollywood Actresses React to False Death Rumours About Actor
Nollywood actresses, Kate Henshaw, Nkechi Blessing, and Empress Njamah have reacted to the false death rumors which filtered social media about Veteran actor, Olu Jacobs.
Taking to their social media pages, the likes of Kate Henshaw, Nkechi Blessing, and Empress Njamah lamented over how insensitive Nigerians can be.
Nkechi Blessing questioned who turned Nigerians like that as she noted how if a blogger doesn’t lose his life because of false news, others wouldn’t have sense.
“Person never kpai see speed wey una use break d news, if Dem never kee one blogger the rest no go get the sense. Who do Nigerians this thing? God forbid!”
Nkechi Blessing
Empress Njamah questioned how evil people can be to spread false news about another. She stated that such behavior is disrespect to the family and the actor.
“HEIGHT OF DISRESPECT TO THE FAMILY AND TO A LEGEND … HOW EVIL CAN YOU BE? FEAR GOD OHH, MY HEART WAS PIERCED, JUST FOR CLOUT AND FOLLOWINGS? LET’S NOT USE OUR OWN HANDS TO BRING CURSES UPON OURSELVES.
“Daddy OLU we love you and appreciate you now and always, this is terrible and heartless, shame on whoever started this nonsense. MAKE UNA FEAR GOD OHHHH, very toxic social media.”
Empress Njamah
Kate Henshaw noted how year in year out, Nigerians do the same thing by putting R.I.P posts for people who are alive. Describing it as all shades of wrong, she admonished those rumor peddlers to desist.
“HOW YOU PEOPLE PUT UP RIP POSTS ABOUT SOMEONE WHO IS STILL ALIVE, YEAR IN YEAR OUT IS VERY SICKENING, TBH!!! You do this to this great man and his family ALL THE TIME!! It is all shades of wrong!! Stop for goodness sake!! UNCLE OLU JACOBS is ALIVE!!!”
Kate Henshaw
