Sola Sobowale Celebrates Olu Jacobs' Legacy at Tribute

Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale praised the late veteran actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, known as Olu Jacobs, during a Night of Tribute held at Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos State. Sobowale credited Jacobs, who passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84, for training her in the Nigerian movie industry.

She expressed gratitude for his guidance, recalling how he would caution her with his famous hand gesture. Veteran actor Adebayo Salami, known as 'Oga Bello,' also shared his experiences with Jacobs, recounting their first meeting in 1997 when he sought Jacobs' input on a movie script.

Bello emphasized Jacobs' professionalism and fatherly nature, urging his family to keep his legacy alive. The tribute attracted numerous industry figures, including Jide Kosoko, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Kate Henshaw, Afeez Oyetoro, Norbert Young, Femi Adebayo, and Funke Akindele, who gathered to honor Jacobs' contributions to Nigerian cinema.