Final arrangements have now been made to honor Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs, the veteran actor will be laid to rest in Lagos next month.
His family announced the burial plans on Tuesday, fans and colleagues can now prepare to say their final goodbye.
This Olu Jacobs burial will take place on Friday, October 2, with the funeral service scheduled for 10am at his Present House Church.
The venue sits on Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, following the church service, a private burial will bring the day to a close.
Before the burial, a special tribute night has also been planned, it will hold on Wednesday, September 30, at 4pm.
The event takes place at Glover Memorial Hall on Marinho Road, Lagos Island. Colleagues, friends, and admirers are expected to attend in large numbers.
This Olu Jacobs burial tribute is expected to draw major industry figures, many mentees and contemporaries plan to celebrate his lasting legacy.
Jacobs was born on July 11, 1942, and lived an extraordinary life. He was honored with the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic award.
He quietly celebrated his 84th birthday with close family before his passing, his death came just weeks later, leaving many in shock.
The actor married fellow performer Joke Silva back in 1989, together, they raised three children: Olusoji, Olugbenga, and Dayo.
Their family became one of the most respected names in Nigerian entertainment, Silva is expected to mark her own birthday privately before the burial.
International figures from Hollywood and British film circles are also expected to attend. Jacobs built strong connections abroad throughout his decades-long career.
