BREAKING: Olu Jacobs Laid To Rest In Lagos

Veteran Nigerian actor, Olu Jacobs, has been laid to rest in Lagos, with family members, friends, colleagues and other dignitaries gathering for his funeral service on Friday.

The funeral service was held at This Present House Church in Lekki, Lagos, where members of the entertainment industry paid their final respects to the late thespian and celebrated his contributions to Nollywood.

Entertainment entrepreneur Darey Art Alade was among those who paid tribute to the veteran actor, performing his hit song Pray For Me, which featured Olu Jacobs and his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva. The actor’s son, Olugbenga Jacobs, also presented his father’s biography during the proceedings.

The burial followed a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday at Glover Memorial Hall on Lagos Island, where Nollywood stars, friends and well-wishers gathered to honour the late actor.

Olu Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving behind a career spanning several decades and a significant body of work in Nigerian theatre, film and television.