“You find am reach house he no dey” – Emeka Ike dragged over reaction to Olu Jacobs’ death

Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has faced criticism on social media after sharing an emotional video of himself reacting to the death of veteran actor Olu Jacobs. Olu Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, who revealed that the veteran actor died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Following the announcement, the family expressed gratitude for the life of the legendary actor while appealing to bloggers and social media influencers to respect their privacy as they mourned their loss. Reacting to the heartbreaking news, Emeka Ike shared a video in which he appeared visibly emotional and broke down in tears. In the video, the actor reportedly expressed regret that he did not get the opportunity to see Jacobs before his death. His reaction, however, sparked mixed responses from social media users. While some viewers could understand the actor’s grief, others questioned the manner in which he expressed his emotions. Some accused him of appearing to perform for the camera rather than simply mourning his colleague privately. One social media user, Juwonofficial, joked about the situation, writing, “You record me real quick; I’m about to cry.” Another user, @the_lawrence, wrote, “You don old pass this kind performance,” while @jaysi_ca_ commented, “This one don act film.” Kienge Promise also wrote, “To act don master una,” suggesting that the actor’s reaction appeared overly dramatic. Another commenter, @official_king_c_42, questioned the sincerity of some people’s reactions to celebrities after their deaths, writing, “The fake love you get when you die is alarming for real.” One particularly blunt comment came from @gloria_essentials, who wrote, “You find am reach house he no dey.” The reactions came amid an outpouring of tributes for Jacobs, who died at the age of 84 after a career spanning more than five decades across theatre, television and film. Emeka Ike’s emotional reaction was also reported by Punch, which noted that the actor appeared overwhelmed by the news and lamented that he had not seen Jacobs before his death. “I did not see him till he died,” Ike was heard saying in the circulating video. Jacobs was widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. During his long career, he featured in numerous Nigerian and international productions and became particularly known for his commanding screen presence and distinctive voice. His death has prompted tributes from politicians, actors, filmmakers and members of the public, many of whom have highlighted his contribution to Nigerian theatre and cinema. As tributes continue to pour in for the late actor, Emeka Ike’s emotional video has become another talking point surrounding Jacobs’ death, with social media users divided over whether his reaction was a genuine expression of grief or appeared overly dramatic.