Family, friends and colleagues gathered at This Present House Church in Lekki, Lagos, on Friday for the funeral service of veteran actor Olu Jacobs.
Members of the entertainment industry and other dignitaries attended the service to pay their final respects to the late thespian.
Entertainment mogul Darey Art Alade paid tribute to Jacobs by performing his popular song, “Pray For Me,” which features the late actor and his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva.
The funeral followed a Nite of Tributes held at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, on Wednesday, where Nollywood celebrities and well-wishers gathered to honour the late icon.
Several representatives of Nigeria’s entertainment industry attended the funeral to honour the late actor, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film.
During the service, artist and entertainment entrepreneur Darey Art Alade joined others in paying tribute to Jacobs. The late actor and his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, featured in Darey’s popular song, “Pray For Me.”
As mourners reflected on the life and career of the renowned actor, his son, Olugbenga Jacobs, also delivered a biography of his father during the burial.
Backstory…
The burial took place two days after Glover Memorial Hall on Lagos Island hosted a Nite of Tributes on Wednesday. In order to honor Jacobs’ life and contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry, the event brought together Nollywood stars, filmmakers, and other well-wishers.
At the age of 84, Jacobs passed away on Wednesday, September 16. Olusoji Jacobs, his son, confirmed the news of his passing in an Instagram post.
As they grieved Jacobs’ passing, the family asked the public to respect their privacy and hailed him as a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and uncle.
Announcing his passing, the family said, “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo.”
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