Olu Jacobs was a national icon — Omokri

Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has described the late veteran actor, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, as a national icon whose pioneering career on the international stage inspired generations of Nigerian actors.Omokri, in a statement following the announcement of Jacobs’ death at the age of 84, said the late actor played a significant role in laying the foundation for the contemporary African film industry.He said Jacobs broke internat