Elijah Adebero
As veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, turns 80, he will be returning to the stage to do what he knows how to do best.
The actor who has distinguished himself in film and drama is not experiencing the greatest health, but he is about to demonstrate inner and professional health.
The news of the new production was announced by Silva, who has continued to remain glued to him and cheering him up at every moment.
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Announcing the staging of ‘Holy Child’, she writes:
“OLU JACOBS AS JOSEPH,
JOKE SILVA AS MARY IN THE MUSICAL HOLY CHILD WRITTEN BY OLU JACOBS AND DIRECTED BY LATE TUNDE OLOYEDE.
THE FIRST STAGE PRODUCTION BY LUFODO, THE PRODUCTION OUTFIT OWNED BY THE DUO.
HOLY CHILD PREMIERED AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE CINEMA HALL 2 IN DECEMBER 1986.
IT WAS PERFORMED AGAIN IN 1987 AND AGAIN IN 1993.
IT WILL BE PERFORMED IN DECEMBER 2022 @ GLOVER MEMORIAL HALL BY LUFODO. 80TH BIRTHDAY LOADING”
The announcement has since sent the industry and fans of Olu Jacobs into a jubilatory mood.