The funeral mass for Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, is underway at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, as family members, colleagues and dignitaries gather to pay tribute to the late Nollywood veteran.
Jacobs’ widow, actress Joke Silva, attended the service alongside their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs.
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The family members were dressed in shades of blue as they gathered for the solemn service celebrating the life and career of the acclaimed actor.
Jacobs’ casket was placed prominently in front of the church and decorated with flowers as the funeral mass got underway.
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, were also among those who attended the ceremony.
The gathering brings together family members, political figures and friends of the late actor as they honour a career that spanned decades and left a lasting mark on Nigerian theatre, television and film.
Jacobs, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.
His death prompted tributes from across Nigeria’s entertainment industry, with colleagues and admirers remembering his extensive contribution to Nollywood and the performing arts.
The funeral mass follows a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday, September 30, at Glover Memorial Hall in Marina, Lagos Island.
Guests attending Friday’s service were asked to dress in shades of green in keeping with the family’s funeral arrangements.
A private burial is expected to take place after the funeral mass.
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As the service continues, attention remains centred on Jacobs’ family and the remarkable legacy he leaves behind after decades as one of Nigeria’s most recognisable actors.
Peculiar Adirika is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
