Olu Jacobs: Family Announces Final Funeral Arrangements in Lagos

The family of veteran Nigerian actor Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has announced arrangements for his final farewell in Lagos.

A Night of Tributes will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos Island. The event will bring together family members, friends, colleagues and admirers to celebrate the late actor’s life and contributions to Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

Guests attending the Night of Tributes have been asked to dress in shades of blue.

The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

The family has designated shades of green as the dress code for the funeral service. The service will be followed by a private burial.

Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84, after a career spanning more than five decades across theatre, television and film. His death was announced by his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son, Olusoji Jacobs.

Born on July 11, 1942, Jacobs became one of Nigeria’s most respected actors, building a distinguished career on stage and screen and contributing significantly to the development of the country's entertainment industry.

He was married to Joke Silva, with whom he shared both a personal and professional partnership. The couple were among Nigeria’s best-known acting families and also contributed to developing young talent through their work with the Lufodo Group and Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts.

The funeral ceremonies will provide an opportunity for Jacobs’ family, friends, colleagues and admirers to pay their final respects and celebrate a career that left a lasting mark on Nigerian theatre, television and film.