Family members, friends, colleagues, and dignitaries gathered in Lagos on Friday for the funeral service of veteran actor Olu Jacobs.
The service, held at This Present House in Lekki Phase I, celebrated the life and legacy of the renowned actor, who died on Sept. 16, 2026, at the age of 84.
Members of the entertainment industry were among those who attended the service to pay their final respects to the late thespian.
Entertainment entrepreneur Dare Art Alade performed his hit song, Pray for Me, which featured Jacobs and his wife, Joke Silva, in its music video.
Olugbenga Jacobs, one of the deceased’s sons, presented his father’s biography as part of the funeral activities.
Tony Rapu, head pastor of the church, delivered a sermon reflecting on Jacobs’ life, career and contributions to the entertainment industry.
Other pastors at the service offered prayers for the bereaved family, asking God to comfort and strengthen them during their period of mourning.
Another son of the deceased, Olusoji Jacobs, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing appreciation to guests, colleagues and well-wishers for their presence and support.
Among the dignitaries who attended were Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; and former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, among others.
Jacobs, popularly known as “The Lion of Lufodo”, enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades across theatre, television and film.
He was married to veteran actress Joke Silva, with whom he co-founded the Lufodo Group and Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts.
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The funeral service followed a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, where colleagues and admirers celebrated Jacobs’ contributions to Nigerian entertainment.
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