Several prominent Nollywood stars have gathered to honour the late veteran actor Olu Jacobs at his Service of Songs and Night of Tributes.
Among those in attendance were Funke Akindele, Jide Kosoko, Adebayo Salami, Saka, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sola Sobowale and Joke Silva, alongside other actors and industry figures who came to celebrate the life and legacy of the acclaimed actor.
The gathering provided an opportunity for colleagues, friends and members of the Nigerian film industry to pay their final respects to Jacobs, who was widely regarded as one of the pioneering figures of Nollywood.
Photos and videos shared from the event showed several familiar faces from the Nigerian entertainment industry arriving for the service, with tributes centred on Jacobs’ decades-long contribution to acting and filmmaking.
Throughout his career, Olu Jacobs built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most respected screen and stage actors. His performances across television, film and theatre helped shape the Nigerian entertainment industry and influenced generations of actors who came after him.
Tributes at the event also reflected on his decision to return to Nigeria after spending part of his career abroad and his subsequent contribution to the growth of the local film industry.
His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, has also remained an important figure in Nollywood, and the couple’s decades-long relationship has been closely followed and admired by fans and colleagues.
The Service of Songs and Night of Tributes have brought together different generations of Nollywood practitioners, underscoring the lasting influence Jacobs had on the industry.
As colleagues and loved ones continue to celebrate his life, the tributes have highlighted not only his work on screen but also his place in the history and development of Nigerian cinema.
