The renowned Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, has passed away.

Known for his exceptional talent and iconic roles in the Nigerian film industry, Jacobs leaves behind a legacy that has deeply influenced African cinema.

He was widely respected for his contributions to the arts and his ability to bring characters to life with unparalleled skill.

Fans and colleagues alike mourn the loss of a beloved figure who made a lasting impact on Nollywood and beyond.

The Nigerian entertainment world is in deep sorrow again as veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacob, passes away.

His illustrious career, marked by powerful performances and unforgettable roles, has left an indelible mark on the industry.

Known for his versatility and depth, Jacob captivated audiences with his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft.

The news of his death comes just months after the passing of other Nollywood stars, Mr. Ibu, Jnr pope, and Amaechi Muonagor, adding to the grief within the entertainment community.

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The Court of Appeal in Lagos has upheld the five-year prison sentence of actor Baba Ijesha.

Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (retd.) of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court had originally sentenced Baba Ijesha to five years’ imprisonment on 12 July 2022 for the sexual assault of a minor.

Dissatisfied with the verdict, Baba Ijesha appealed the judgement through his counsel, Kayode Olabiran.

Delivering the judgement on the appeal, Justice Folashade Ojo on Thursday, 27 June 2024, overturned the appellant’s conviction for the indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault of a minor between 2013-2014, describing the testimony of PW1 (Damilola Adekoya) as hearsay.

However, Justice Ojo found Adekoya’s eyewitness account for the incident on 19 April 2021 credible, emphasising that Baba Ijesha had confessed to the crime in police statements.

The appellate court further affirmed Baba Ijesha’s imprisonment for the indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault from the April 2021 incident, noting that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The court ordered as follows: “I affirm the conviction and sentence of the appellant to 5 years’ imprisonment for the offence of indecent treatment of a child contrary to section 135 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015 (count 4 of the charge).

“I also affirm the appellant’s conviction to 3 years’ imprisonment for sexual assault contrary to section 263 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2011 (count 5 of the information).

“The sentences for counts 4 and 5 are to run concurrently.”