OLU JACOBS: Practitioners Eulogise His Contribution To Stage Craft, Industry

Few actors have left an imprint on Nollywood as enduring as veteran actor Olu Jacobs. For decades, his commanding presence, mastery of the craft and quiet professionalism helped define what excellence in acting could look like, earning him admiration from generations of practitioners.
For a generation of young actors who learnt the craft by watching him, Olu Jacobs was more than a screen legend. He was a masterclass in what acting could be. His death has left Nollywood bereft of a rare standard of professionalism, preparation and excellence that younger practitioners now say they will deeply miss.
As tributes continue to pour in following his death on September 16, practitioners across...