Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, is celebrating his 82nd birthday on Thursday, barely two weeks after false rumours of his death swept across social media.
Jacobsโ wife, Joke Silva, took to Instagram on Thursday to celebrate the milestone, sharing a video that included the actor in a customised house coat as she showered him with prayers.
She wrote, โ82 just like that. Agba ko ni nira lโagbara Jesu.
โHappy birthday and have an amazing year ahead, my darlingโฆ Sir J of life _olujacobs (loving his customised housecoat).โ
Celebrities and fans have since begun to congratulate Jacobs on social media.
Commenting on Silvaโs post, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde wrote, โHappy birthday to a legend, a father to the industry, an outstanding actor, an incredible soul.โ
Osas Ighodaro wrote, โHappy Birthday, legend! God bless you immensely.โ
Chioma Akpotha similarly wrote, โA living legend ! Happy birthday, Sir. We love you.โ