- Rita Daniels, a veteran Nollywood actress, mourns the death of Olu Jacobs.
- She shared a tribute on Instagram to honor the legendary actor.
- The tribute reflects the sentiments of colleagues and fans in the industry.
Veteran Nollywood actress and mother of Regina Daniels, Rita Daniels, has joined colleagues and fans in mourning the death of legendary actor Olu Jacobs.
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Rita took to Instagram to honour the late screen icon with a simple but touching tribute.
Rather than writing a lengthy message, the actress shared a photo of a smiling Olu Jacobs dressed in a black shirt and left the post without a caption.
Her decision to let the picture speak for itself stood out as tributes continued to pour in from members of the Nigerian entertainment industry following the actor’s death.
Olu Jacobs died at the age of 84 after decades of making significant contributions to Nigerian film and television. He was celebrated as one of Nollywood’s most respected actors, with a career that earned him recognition both in Nigeria and beyond.
Rita’s quiet tribute reflected the deep sense of loss surrounding the passing of the veteran actor, whose work and influence touched generations of actors and movie lovers.
Her post has since drawn attention for its simplicity, as she joined the growing number of industry figures paying their final respects to a man widely remembered for his remarkable contribution to Nollywood.
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