Family members, colleagues and dignitaries have gathered to honour the celebrated actor, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs.
A live coverage by Lufodo Productions showed Jacobs’ widow, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs, at the service dressed in blue.
Jacobs’ casket was placed in front of the church and adorned with flowers as the funeral mass commenced.
Among the dignitaries announced at the service are the Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife, Chief Mrs Oluremi Hamzat.
Others include former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and former Ekiti State First Lady, Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi.
Olu Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.
The funeral follows a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday, September 30, at the Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos Island.
Guests attending Friday’s funeral were asked to wear shades of green, while a private burial is expected to follow the service.
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