Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has been laid to rest in Lagos following a funeral service attended by members of his family, friends, colleagues and dignitaries from different sectors.

Jacobs was buried on Friday after a funeral service at This Present House Church, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, where mourners gathered to honour the late actor and celebrate his life and contribution to Nigerian theatre and film.

Among those who attended the funeral were Lagos State Deputy Governor, Oba Femi Hamzat; Lagos State First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; and former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun.

Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, veteran actress Joke Sylva, and their two sons.

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The funeral followed a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs held on Wednesday at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, where colleagues and admirers paid tribute to the actor’s career and legacy.

Several Nollywood personalities attended the tribute ceremony, including Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sola Sobowale, Funke Akindele, Jide Kosoko, Adebayo Salami, Kate Henshaw, Hilda Dokubo, Segun Arinze, Rita Dominic, Emeka Ike, Femi Adebayo, Saka, Desmond Elliot, Ejike Asiegbu, Keppy Ekpenyong and Norbert Young.

The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, was also among the dignitaries who attended the tribute event.

The passing of Olu Jacobs marks the end of an influential career spanning decades in Nigerian theatre, television and film, during which he became one of the country’s most recognised veteran actors.