- Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs is alive and well, dispelling recent rumors of his death.
- Jacobs’ wife, actress Joke Silva, has publicly confirmed that her husband is “alive and doing just fine”.
- This is the second time in recent months that Silva has had to debunk false reports about Jacobs’ death.
- Nollywood stars have been lauding Jacobs ahead of his upcoming 80th birthday.
Shortly after baseless rumors of Olu Jacobs’ death spread on social media, a touching video emerged depicting the beloved actor alive and well, enjoying a gathering with his wife Joke Silva and their loved ones at the Ikoyi Club in Lagos.
The 13-second clip, shared by the family on Sunday, shows the couple in good spirits, surrounded by family and friends, seemingly unaffected by the false reports of Jacobs’ passing. This public appearance serves as a strong response to the death rumors that briefly took hold on social media.
Betty Irabor, a prominent Nigerian journalist, also used her platforms to definitively reject the claims, affirming that “Olu Jacob is alive and healthy” and advising the public to ignore any rumors of his death.
The quick actions taken by both the family and a respected media personality have effectively dispelled the unfounded speculation.
The joyful gathering at the Ikoyi Club highlights the resilience and close connections within the Nollywood community, which has come together to support the veteran actor and his wife during this challenging period.
The video provides a peek into the couple’s active social life and the ongoing support they are receiving from their peers and admirers.
This heartening development underscores the importance of verifying information, especially when it involves the well-being of public figures.
The prompt responses from Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs, and the media have helped to bring clarity and reassurance to the actor’s many fans.
See the video below…
Newsypeople gathered online users’ responses to Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs outing video. Below are a few of the remarks:
mrs.lisbeth.e: “Mummy joke God bless you”
kela742: “Olu my man I luv u soso much ,may u live longer and sound for us in . beutifull family”
olufunmilayoyetundesowunmi: “The Lord will continue to strengthen you sir.I am happy he is still alive.”
arowoloolusolaabo: “God be with u and bless u more ma ,Long Life Baba Jacobs.”
lekan_amusat: “I really credit the woman behind this great man. So courageous, may God be with the family”
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