Artistes, fans celebrate Olu Jacobs ahead of 80th birthday (with photos)

Legendary Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, has received a lot of goodwill messages from colleagues in the entertainment industry and fans across the country ahead of his 80th birthday celebrations.

Olu Jacobs took to his social media page to share a new photo of himself ahead of his  birthday.

The veteran movie star will turn 80 on Monday, July 11, and shared a poster photo to toast to his new age.

Olu Jacobs’ wife, Joke Silva, shared an epic throwback of the legendary actor with a cheery caption anticipating his 80th birthday.

She wrote: “Who has the foggiest idea who this handsome young man is…#80th  Birthday loading….”

Femi Adebayo wrote, “I celebrate a living legend of arts and entertainment on his 80th birthday.

“Pa Olu Jacobs is a leading light for many of us thriving in the trade of creativity; it is our prayers that God continues to bless your household exceedingly.”

Also, veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, said, “Happy birthday sir, Olu Jacobs.”

Actor Uzee Uzman wrote, “Old age is a blessing; grey hair is a rare privilege only few get to enjoy.

“Happy birthday to one of Nollywood finest, a living legend, and an award winning actor, Daddy Olu Jacobs. May God continue to bless you with good health and wellness. I celebrate you Daddy.”

Saheed Balogun said, “Happy birthday to our greatest legend, Daddy Olu Jacobs, we are really proud of you Daddy.”

Actor Mustapha Sholagbade in his congratulatory message, wrote, “Happy 80th birthday sir, may God be pleased with your new age sir. I wish you more strength, happiness and everlasting joy. Amen.”

Other Nigerians also took to the social media to celebrate the Nollywood star who made their childhood memorable with the gallant roles he played in movies, with some already wishing him a happy birthday.

@AmekoEtim wrote, “A toast to a legendary nollywood actor, #OluJacobs. Happy Birthday.

“I enjoyed seeing the movies you’ve featured. You’re always classic. 80 years is grace. God is awesome.”

@phillip_george wrote, “Celebrating Pa Olu Jacobs at 80 years! Happy birthday baba. #Respects.”

@owosenisamuel wrote, “Happy birthday to one of the Nollywood legends, Olu Jacobs. Wishing you the best in good health and wealth. Happy birthday in advance to the living legend!!”

Recall that his wife, Joke Silva, recently opened up on his health condition.

Speaking in a recent interview with Chude Jidonwo, the award-winning thespian disclosed that Olu Jacobs has dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).

According to her, it’s been going on for a couple of years but this is the first time she’s speaking about it publicly.

NAN reports that Oludotun Jacobs, known professionally as Olu Jacobs, was born July 11 1942.  He is a Nigerian actor and film executive, who has starred in several British television series and international films.

Jacobs has been hailed by many as one of the greatest and most widely respected African actors of his generation.