VIDEO: Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs’ Funeral Mass Begins in Lagos

The funeral service for veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has commenced at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, as family, friends, colleagues and dignitaries gather to pay their final respects to the late screen icon.

Jacobs’ widow, veteran actress Joke Silva, and members of the family are attending the service, which is being held on Friday, October 2, following a Night of Tributes held at Glover Memorial Hall on Wednesday.

The funeral has attracted prominent personalities, including Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun. Entertainment figures and other guests have also gathered to honour the actor.

During the ceremony, Jacobs’ son Olugbenga Jacobs presented his father’s biography, while entertainment entrepreneur Dare Art Alade performed at the service.

Olu Jacobs Dies at 84

Olu Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. His family announced his death and described him as “The Lion of Lufodo.”

The actor built a career spanning more than five decades across theatre, television and film, becoming one of Nigeria’s most recognised performers.

Jacobs trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before working in British theatre and television and later establishing himself as a major figure in Nigeria’s film industry. He also co-founded the Lufodo Group with Joke Silva.

The funeral service will be followed by a private burial, according to the family’s funeral arrangements.

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