Francis Duru’s tribute to Olu Jacobs resurfaces after his own death, leaving fans shaken

Late Nollywood actor Francis Duru penned a heartfelt farewell to veteran Olu Jacobs before his own passingThe tribute has resurfaced online following Duru's death on October 23, 2026, sending chills through fansDuru's family confirmed his passing without disclosing the cause, leaving followers grieving and searching for answersGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

The Nollywood community is reeling following the death of beloved actor Francis Duru, but what has truly unsettled fans is a tribute he wrote to the late veteran actor Olu Jacobs, which has since resurfaced and taken on a haunting new meaning.

Late Nollywood actor Francis Duru’s tribute to Olu Jacobs resurfaces after his own death. Image credit: Luxxy/Facebook Source: UGCWhen Olu Jacobs passed away in September, Francis Duru took to Instagram to honour the man he regarded as a mentor and a pillar of the Nigerian film industry.

His words were warm, deeply personal, and full of admiration.

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What nobody knew at the time was that Duru himself would follow just weeks later. His family confirmed his death on October 23, 2026, sending shockwaves through the entertainment world.

The cause of his passing was not made public.

As the tribute began circulating again in the hours after his death was announced, fans were stopped in their tracks by the weight of his words, written without any knowledge of what lay ahead for him.

Francis Duru's tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs is in the Instagram post below.

The reactions online reflected a community caught between grief and disbelief.

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Francis Duru’s final Instagram post, a tribute to fellow actor Olu Jacobs that resurfaced after Duru’s death on October 22, 2026.

The post was shared on September 17, weeks before the veteran actor died following a brief illness.

Duru’s words now read as an unintended farewell, as he praised Jacobs as a mentor and inspiration. The tribute has renewed attention on the two Nollywood figures, whose deaths came within weeks of each other.

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years’ experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh