The funeral mass for late Nollywood veteran actor Olu Jacobs is being held today, Friday, at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, as family members, colleagues and dignitaries gather to honour the screen icon.
A live coverage by Lufodo Productions showed Jacobs’ widow, actress Joke Silva, and their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs, at the service, dressed in blue.
Jacobs’ casket was placed in front of the church and adorned with flowers as the funeral mass commenced.
Among the dignitaries announced at the service 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.
Jacobs, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.
The funeral follows a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday, September 30, at Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos Island.