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‘Olu Jacobs Is Alive,’ Son Dispels Death Rumours
‘Olu Jacobs Is Alive,’ Son Dispels Death Rumours
Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs is alive, his family said Sunday amid raging social media death rumours and speculations.
The first son of the acting legend, Soji, told Channels Television that his octogenarian father is not dead as trumpeted online.
Soji shared a video with one of our correspondents wherein the iconic thespian was seen calmly seated while he had his greyed beards shaved.
During the activity, the older and frail-looking Jacobs was heard having a terse dialogue with his barber and those around him.
The “death” of Jacobs, 81, has been rumoured a number of times since November 2021 when his actress wife, Joke Silva, opened up on the health struggles of her husband. But the family has debunked such incidents at several times, posting videos and photos of their patriarch to discredit rumour-mongers.
Back in 2021, Silva, the 62-year-old respected actress and longtime wife of Jacobs, revealed that her husband has been battling with Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) for a couple of years, hence, his absence from movie screens.
“He is dealing with issues and it has been going on for a couple of years. It is known as dementia with Lewy Body. It is a degenerative disease that affects the brain and it is almost like a Parkinson’s type of disease, it affects the brain so you don’t see the shaking. It affects the person,” she had said in a Channels Television interview.
“It’s been hard on him because he doesn’t understand what is going on and also on family members as well. We have gone through it over the past couple of years and we thank God.
“We have gone through some times and situations recently that I wish I had the old you here so I don’t battle these times on my own but we are grateful for the moment of clarity. I miss the times we worked together,” she added.
The veteran actor, who won a lifetime achievement award at the Africa International Film Festival Awards in Lagos the same year, would later share a frail-looking picture of himself on his Instagram handle, attracting a cocktail of sympathy, best wishes and prayers from friends and fans.
The legendary actor has also been seen at selected social functions, aided by his loving wife while fans continue to hope for his recovery.
‘Olu Jacobs Is Alive,’ Son Dispels Death Rumours
BBNaija S9: ‘Radicals’ duo evicted from reality show
The ‘Radicals’ team, consisting of housemates Fairme David and Michky, has been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season 9.
The pair was eliminated during Sunday’s live show after securing the lowest vote count from the audience. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the results, revealing that the duo received only 10.38 per cent of the votes.
In comparison, fellow housemates WanniXHandi and Aces garnered 32.15 per cent and 17.73 per cent, respectively.
Fairme David, a 29-year-old graduate of the University of Abuja from Delta State, is known for his love of dancing, hiking, football, and video games. His partner, Michky, a 24-year-old from Edo State, is a professional dancer and a University of Calabar graduate.
The season kicked off on July 28 with 28 housemates. As of now, 16 contestants remain in the competition, battling for the N100 million grand prize. The show is set to conclude on October 6.
Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Crowned Amidst Dual-Nationality Controversy
Chidinma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 at the grand finale of the annual beauty pageant held in Lagos on Saturday, August 31. The 23-year-old law student from Taraba State outshone four other finalists to claim the coveted title.
Despite facing controversy surrounding her dual-nationality, Chidinma demonstrated resilience throughout the competition. She emerged victorious after passing several rounds, including a first round where 24 contestants competed for the crown.
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In the final-five round, Chidinma competed against Miss Rivers, Nyekachi Douglas; Miss Anambra, Paula Ezendu; Miss Edo, Edeifo Brittany; and Miss Ondo, Ayegbidun Peace Olamide. Following a rigorous evaluation, Chidinma secured the top spot, with Miss Anambra as the first runner-up and Miss Ondo as the second runner-up, also named Miss Lush.
Chidinma’s win comes just days after she opened up about her struggles with dual-nationality and the identity crisis she faced. In an interview on Cool FM with former Big Brother Naija star Tacha, she shared how she overcame the emotional toll caused by her removal from the Miss South Africa competition due to allegations of fraud and identity theft involving her mother.
Chidinma revealed that she found strength by shifting her mindset and learning to cope with the controversy that surrounded her identity.
25 Contestants Vie for Miss Universe Nigeria Crown Tonight in Lagos
The grand finale of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 will take place tonight at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, where 25 contestants will compete for the prestigious crown.
This year’s winner will not only walk away with ₦10 million in cash and other prizes but will also represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico this November. The first runner-up will be given the opportunity to participate in the Miss Supranational pageant.
Among the contestants to watch is Chidinma Adetshina, representing Taraba State. She gained attention after withdrawing from the Miss South Africa 2024 competition, following debates about her eligibility due to her nationality. Her return to the stage has generated much anticipation for tonight’s event.
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