Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie took to social media to celebrate the veteran Nollywood colleague, Olu Jacobs. Yul initiated the celebration event though it wasn’t his birthday. He thanked Olu Jacobs for impacting his career.
According to Yul, Olu Jacobs schooled him at the early stages of his acting career. He also stressed on Jacobs’ rare qualities such as being nice and accommodating. he went ahead to beg him for a favour, just be on set with him once more. then he wished the veteran actor quick recovery and good health.
In his words; “Just tell me I’ll be on set with him and I’ll be willing to do anything to make it happen, even if it means slashing my fee.
“The Legend, the great Uncle Olu Jacobs. Today is not his birthday but I choose to celebrate him for his impact in my career.
In the early days of my career I spent a lot of time studying his acting style.
It was always an honour to be on set with him
‘I played his son a couple of times and I learnt so much from him. So accommodating, so nice.
“He remains one of the greatest actors Africa has produced. I miss working with him. Thank you Uncle Olu Jacobs.
“Many more years with good health I wish you.
AMEN!”
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