Legendary Nigerian actor, Olu Jacobs buried in Lagos [VIDEO]

Olu Jacob, Iconic Nigerian Actor, Laid to Rest

LAGOS, Nigeria — Celebrated Nigerian actor Olu Jacob was laid to rest in a private cemetery in Lagos on October 2, 2026, following a funeral service attended by notable figures from the entertainment industry and beyond.

The service took place at the Freedom Center in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State. Jacob, who passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84, had been living with Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) prior to his death.

Among the dignitaries present were Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Lagos State First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, former Ekiti State First Lady Bisi Fayemi, and Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy.

The event also drew a host of Nigerian celebrities, including singer Dare Art Alade and actors such as Richard Mofe-Damijo, Kate Henshaw, Toyosi Adesanya, Ruth Kadiri, Stan Eze, Blessing Obasi, Rita Dominic, Ebele Okaro, Shaffy Bello, Hilda Dokubo, Ireti Doyle, and Segun Arinze.

Jacob’s contributions to the Nigerian film industry have left a lasting legacy, and he is remembered fondly by his peers and fans alike.

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