Family members, friends and colleagues have gathered at This Present House Church in Lekki, Lagos, for the funeral service of veteran actor Olu Jacobs. Among those present are the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Oba Femi Hamzat; First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; and former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun. The service is being attended by members of the entertainment industry and other dignitaries who have come to pay their final respects to the late thespian.
Entertainment entrepreneur Dare Art Alade was among those present at the service, where he performed his hit song, Pray for Me, which featured Olu Jacobs and his wife, actress Joke Silva. Also at the ceremony, Olugbenga Jacobs, son of the late actor, presented his father’s biography as part of activities marking the funeral. Nollywood thespians were reported to have gathered to honour veteran actor Olu Jacobs at his Night of Tributes on Wednesday, ahead of his funeral.
The ceremony, held at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, brought together industry colleagues and well-wishers to remember the actor, who died on September 16, 2026, aged 84. The evening featured tributes, performances and personal recollections of Jacobs’ career and influence on the entertainment industry.
