The Royal Hibiscus Hotel
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Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, known professionally as Olu Jacobs, was a revered Nigerian actor and film executive born on July 11, 1942. Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic...
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Nigeria
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Jul 11, 1942 (83)
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The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2018)
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₦58,825,152
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Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, known professionally as Olu Jacobs, was a revered Nigerian actor and film executive born on July 11, 1942. Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, he began his career in British television and international films before becoming a cornerstone of Nollywood. With over 300 film credits, Jacobs was celebrated for his commanding presence and deep voice. He co-founded the Lufodo Group with his wife, actress Joke Silva, contributing significantly to Nigeria's performing arts. His accolades include the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor (2007) and a national honor as Member of the Federal Republic (MFR). Jacobs passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 81
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AMVCA 1
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AMVCA 5
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A disillusioned London chef visits Nigeria and struggles with her matchmaking mother and restoring the family's rundown hotel. She's heartbroken when she discovers the man she loves is buying it.
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Oloibiri is a 2016 Nigerian action thriller directed by Curtis Graham and starring Olu Jacobs and Richard Mofe Damijo. The film explores the exploitation of newly discovered oil in the historic town of Oloibiri by government agencies and oil companies, highlighting the devastating impact on the local community. Richard Mofe Damijo portrays "Gunpowder," a disgruntled indigene turned militant fighting for justice. Praised for its powerful message about the plight of the Niger Delta people, the film premiered on October 21, 2016, at the Muson Centre in Lagos, drawing notable dignitaries like General Yakubu Gowon and Emeka Anyaoku.
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A thirteen-year-old girl, Halima, whose poor uneducated parents marry her off to Sani, a 60-year-old man, who constantly rapes her. Halima gets pregnant and suffers Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) after child delivery; she's consequently abandoned by her husband and discriminated in the society. Zara, a medical doctor who also suffered a horrific childhood meets Halima; she tries to help her get through her situation and also save other young women under such circumstance.
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A failing director has the opportunity to revive his career with a big budget movie, but he soon falls for the charms of Tonia, a beautiful actress.