The casket of veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has arrived at This Present House in Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, where his main funeral service is taking place on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The funeral ceremony is being held to honour the late actor, whose death marked the end of a celebrated career spanning several decades in Nigeria’s film and theatre industry.
The arrival of the casket precedes the main funeral proceedings, with family members, colleagues, friends and other mourners expected to gather at the Lagos venue to pay their final respects.
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Olu Jacobs was widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most prominent actors, having built an extensive career across stage productions, television and Nollywood films.
The main funeral service is scheduled to hold at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, on Friday.
The ceremony is expected to provide an opportunity for members of the Nigerian entertainment industry and the public to celebrate Jacobs’ life and legacy.