Nigerians commemorate the 82nd birthday of Olu Jacobs, a distinguished figure in the entertainment industry.

On Thursday, fans and well-wishers from across the nation joined the global community in commemorating the 82nd birthday of esteemed Nigerian actor and film executive, Olu Jacobs.

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, born on July 11, 1942, is a renowned figure in the entertainment industry. In celebration of his birthday, his wife, Joke Silva, shared a nostalgic video on her Instagram page, showcasing his youthful days.

The acclaimed actress expressed her desire for her husband to experience a graceful and manageable aging process.

“82 just like that. Aging will not be difficult in Jesus name. Happy birthday and have an amazing year ahead me darling. Sir J of life  @_olujacobs loving his customized house coat,” she wrote.

Joke Silva’s recent social media post arrives shortly after she addressed and refuted rumors regarding the passing of her husband, Olu Jacobs.

This marks the second occasion where speculations regarding the demise of the renowned actor will circulate on social networking platforms.

There have been ongoing rumors regarding the actor’s demise since 2021, following the initial disclosure of his deteriorating health by his spouse.

Silva disclosed that Jacobs is struggling with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), a condition resulting from protein aggregates forming within brain cells.

Nigerians have also joined Silva in expressing their congratulations and well wishes to her husband on various social media platforms.