Wife, Nollywood celebrate Olu Jacobs @82
Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, has received good wishes from family, colleagues and fans as he clocked 82 on Thursday.
Jacob’s wife, Joke Silva, took to Instagram to pray for her husband in celebration of the milestone.
She wrote: “82 just like that. Agba ko ni nira l’agbara Jesu… Happy birthday and.have an amazing year ahead me darling… Sir J of life@_olujacobs (loving his customized house coat …thanks a mill @thegardentheatre Tosin Otudeko).”
Other celebrities also took to the comment section of the post.
Actress Chioma Akpotha said: “A living legend! Happy Birthday Sir. We love you.”
Also, actress, Shaffy Bello, wrote: “Happy Birthday uncle O. A legend of our time and beyond. God bless you and the entire family.”
Similarly, Omotola Jalade said, “Happy Birthday to a legend, A father to the industry, An outstanding actor, an incredible soul.’’
A gifted role interpreter, Sola Sobowale, wrote, “Happy Birthday Uncle Olu. Stay blessed.’’
Popular dancer, Kafayat Shafau, known as “Kaffy”, said “Happy birthday Papa! A true Legend.”
(NAN)
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