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PHOTOS: Joke Silva, sons, dignitaries attend Olu Jacobs’ funeral mass
The funeral mass for late Nollywood veteran actor Olu Jacobs is underway at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos.
Olu Jacobs’ casket. Photo credit: The Cable
Jacobs’ widow, actress Joke Silva, and their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs, attended the service on Friday.
His casket was placed in front of the church and adorned with flowers as the funeral mass began.
Among the dignitaries attending the service are Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife, Oluremi Hamzat; former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun; Lagos State First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; and former Ekiti State First Lady, Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi.
Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun. Photo credit: The Cable | Screenshot
Jacobs, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.
The funeral follows a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday, September 30, at Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos Island.
A private burial is expected to follow the funeral service.
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