{
  "id": 11581445,
  "title": "Olu Jacobs Laid to Rest in Lagos, Nollywood, Nigeria Bid Icon Farewell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/olu-jacobs-laid-to-rest-in-lagos-nollywood-nigeria-bid-icon-farewell",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T02:01:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/03/olu-jacobs-laid-to-rest-in-lagos-nollywood-nigeria-bid-icon-farewell/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The remains of late Nollywood icon Olu Jacobs were laid to rest in Lagos, Nigeria, on Wednesday, following a funeral service at This Present House Church in Lekki. The 84-year-old actor, who had built a successful career spanning several decades, was honored by a host of dignitaries and colleagues from the film industry. Jacobs' family, including his wife Joke Silva and sons Gbenga and Soji, were present at the event. Tributes were paid by numerous actors and personalities from the industry, including Richard Mofe-Damijo, Kate Henshaw, and Joke Silva herself. The ceremony was characterized by solemn hymns, evocative performances, and heartfelt remembrances of Jacobs' life and contributions to Nigerian cinema.",
  "summary": "Ferdinand Ekechukwu Remains of late veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, were interred yesterday at a private cemetery, following a funeral service at This Present House Church in Lekki, Lagos. Jacobs died",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}