Casket Arrives at Late Olu Jacobs’ Funeral

The funeral mass for late Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs is underway today, Friday, October 2, 2026, at his Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, with family members, colleagues, and dignitaries gathered to honour the iconic actor.

Jacobs’ casket, adorned with flowers, was placed in front of the church as the service began.

Live coverage showed his widow, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs, at the ceremony, dressed in blue.

Among those present were Lagos State First Lady Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat and his wife, Chief Mrs Oluremi Hamzat; former Ogun State Governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun; and former Ekiti State First Lady Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi.

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

Jacobs, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84 after a career spanning more than five decades in theatre, television, and film.