Olu Jacobs made me fantastic actor — Sola Sobowale

Nollywood star Sola Sobowale has paid tribute to late veteran actor Olu Jacobs, born Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, describing him as the man who trained and guided her in the Nigerian film industry.
The actress spoke on Wednesday at the Night of Tribute organised in honour of Jacobs at Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos State.
Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, aged 84.
Reflecting on her career and the role Jacobs played in shaping her acting, Sobowale said audiences often focus on her talent without knowing the person who helped nurture it.
“When people see Sola Sobowale, they say she is a fantastic actor, but somebody trained me and Baba Olu Jacobs was that person who trained me. Man of k...