Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs buried in Lagos funeral ceremony
Veteran actor Olu Jacobs was buried in Lagos after a funeral service attended by relatives, colleagues and public officials. The ceremony followed days of tributes honouring the actor, who died in September aged 84 and was known for a long career in British productions and Nollywood.
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs was buried in Lagos on Friday after a funeral service attended by family members, friends, colleagues and public officials. The service was held in the Lekki area of Lagos and marked the conclusion of days of funeral activities for the actor, who died in September at the age of 84. Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat led government dignitaries at the ceremony.
In a post on X, Hamzat described Jacobs as an icon of the entertainment industry and offered condolences to his family. Singer Dare Art Alade performed “Pray for Me” during the service. Nollywood figures including Kate Henshaw, Stan Nze and Ernest Obi were also listed among those present.
After the ceremony, the hearse proceeded to the burial site. The funeral followed a night of tributes and a service of songs held on Wednesday. Jacobs was remembered for his contribution to Nigeria’s entertainment industry and for roles as traditional rulers, chiefs and father figures.
Born on July 11, 1942, Jacobs trained at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He appeared in several British television productions before returning to Nigeria and becoming one of Nollywood’s prominent actors. He and his wife, actress Joke Silva, married in 1989 and later co-founded the Lufodo Group and Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts.
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