Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs is buried in Lagos after a funeral ceremony held earlier in the day. Multiple outlets report that the burial takes place on Friday, following the service.
According to the reports, Jacobs dies at age 84 on 16 September. The funeral ceremony is held in Lekki, Lagos, with one outlet specifying the Freedom Center in Lekki Phase 1 as the venue. Other reports describe the service taking place in Lekki without naming the exact location.
The burial is described as being carried out at a private cemetery in Lagos. Coverage also notes that attendees include actors and other public figures, reflecting the prominence of Jacobs in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. While the outlets largely agree on the timing, location, and burial arrangements, they vary slightly in the level of detail they provide about venues and attendees.
