The wife of veteran Nollywood actor, Joke Silva has dismissed viral reports that her husband Olu Jacobs has passed on at 82.
There were social media reports that Olu Jacob who had been battling with illness for a long time now has passed on and tributes were already pouring in from his fans.
But Joke Silva said Sunday evening that her husband was still breathing. “It is not true that he passed on.”
Jacobs’ family has also released a video to prove that the actor is alive.
Also, Betty Irabor, publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor, debunked the rumours. “Olu Jacobs is well and alive. Please ignore all rumours of his passing.”