Olu Jacobs: Moment Emeka Ike broke down in tears [VIDEO]

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Emeka Ike was visibly emotional in a viral video following the death of esteemed actor Olu Jacobs, who passed away at the age of 84 on September 16, 2026. Jacobs, a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry, had been battling dementia with Lewy bodies.

In the widely circulated video, Ike is seen mourning the loss of Jacobs, expressing regret over not having seen him before his death. “I’ve not seen him till he died,” Ike said in the video.

The news of Jacobs’ passing has prompted widespread grief among Nigerians and members of the Nollywood community, many of whom have expressed their sorrow at the loss of the veteran actor. Jacobs was celebrated as one of the pioneer figures of Nollywood, making significant contributions to the development and growth of the Nigerian film industry.