Olu Jacob is Laid to Rest Today

The funeral mass commemorating the late Nollywood luminary Olu Jacobs is being conducted today, Friday, at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, with family members and dignitaries assembled to pay their respects to the distinguished actor.

Live coverage provided by Lufodo Productions documented the presence of Jacobs' surviving spouse, actress Joke Silva, and their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs, at the service, attired in blue.

Among the notable attendees announced at the service were Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and his spouse, Chief Mrs Oluremi Hamzat; former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun; and former Ekiti State First Lady, Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi.

Jacobs, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.

The funeral service follows a Night of Tributes that was held on Wednesday, September 30, at Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos Island.

Attendees of Friday's funeral service were requested to wear shades of green, with a private burial ceremony to follow the service