Olugbenga Jacobs honours father with biography presentation at burial service
By Damilola Akinwale –
Olugbenga Jacobs, son of late veteran actor Olu Jacobs, has honoured his father with a presentation of his biography as the family hosted his funeral service at This Present House in Lekki, Lagos, on Friday.
The solemn gathering drew members of the entertainment industry and prominent government officials who came to pay their last respects to the late thespian.
A live broadcast by Lufodo Productions showed Jacobs’ widow, actress Joke Silva, and their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs, at the service, dressed in blue.
The burial followed a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, where Nollywood stars and well-wishers gathered to pay tribute to the late actor.
During the event, R&B musician Darey Art Alade paid an emotional tribute to the late actor with a performance of his song, “Pray for Me”, which featured Olu Jacobs and his wife, Joke Silva, in the song’s 2016 music video.
Among the dignitaries present were Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and his wife, Chief Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat; Lagos State First Lady Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; former Ogun State Governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun; and former Ekiti State First Lady Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi.
Celebrities who attended the event included Segun Arinze, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Toyosi Adesanya, Ruth Kadiri, Stan Eze, Blessing Obasi, Rita Dominic, Ebele Okaro, Shaffy Bello, Hilda Dokubo and Ireti Doyle.
Following the church service, guests were asked to wear shades of green for the remaining proceedings, while his remains were taken to a private cemetery for interment.
