The family of veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has announced arrangements for his final rites following his death at the age of 84.
According to the funeral announcement released by the family, a Night of Tributes will hold on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Glover Memorial Hall, Marina Road, Lagos Island. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m., with guests expected to dress in shades of blue.
The funeral service will follow on Friday, October 2, 2026, at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The service will begin at 10:00 a.m., while the family has chosen shades of green as the dress code. 
The announcement described the late actor’s life as one of purpose and impact, while expressing gratitude for a life well lived.
A Life Beyond the Screen
Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, the veteran actor built a career that spanned several decades across television, film and theatre. He became one of the most recognisable faces in Nigerian cinema and appeared in numerous Nollywood productions.
Jacobs was also the husband of veteran actress Joke Silva, with whom he shared both family life and a long connection to Nigeria’s film and theatre industry.
Beyond his work on screen, Jacobs also contributed to the development of younger actors through Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts, which he founded with Joke Silva. The Lagos-based institution has trained aspiring performers and other creative professionals in different areas of theatre and film. His work with the academy extended his influence beyond the roles audiences knew him for and into the development of another generation of Nigerian performers.
His family announced his passing at the age of 84 and has now announced his final rites consisting of two events in Lagos to honour his life and legacy.
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