Burial arrangements have been announced for veteran Nollywood actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, who died at the age of 84.
According to a burial poster shared on Instagram by Nollywood actress Gloria Young, a Night of Tributes will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
The event will take place at Glover Memorial Hall, 4 Customs Street, Marina, Lagos Island, with guests expected to wear 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 I, Lagos. The dress code for the funeral service is shades of green.
Olu Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, aged 84. His death was announced by his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son, Olusoji Jacobs.
The actor had lived with dementia with Lewy bodies, a progressive neurological condition. Silva first publicly disclosed his diagnosis in 2021 and subsequently spoke about the impact of the illness on Jacobs and their family.
Born on July 11, 1942, Olu Jacobs enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades across theatre, television and film.
He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London before featuring in British television productions and international films.
Upon returning to Nigeria, Jacobs became one of the most respected and recognisable figures in Nollywood, earning widespread acclaim for his commanding portrayals of traditional rulers, chiefs, fathers and other authoritative characters.
His death marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most celebrated screen and theatre legends.
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