Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has paid an emotional tribute to her late husband and legendary actor, Olu Jacobs, as the entertainment industry gathers in Lagos for a Night of Tributes in his honour.
Silva shared a throwback photograph of herself and Jacobs on Instagram on Wednesday, accompanied by a white heart and praying hands emojis.
The tribute comes 14 days after Jacobs died at the age of 84.
The veteran actor, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026.
His family announced his death in a statement describing him as “The Lion of Lufodo” while appealing for privacy as they mourned him.
Silva and Jacobs were married for several decades and became one of Nigeria’s most celebrated couples in the entertainment industry.
The couple also shared a professional partnership and co-founded the Lufodo Group, an organisation involved in theatre and film production.
Jacobs is being honoured today at a Night of Tributes scheduled to hold at Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos from 4 p.m.
His funeral service is scheduled for Friday, October 2, at 10 a.m. at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase One, Lagos.
Olu Jacobs was one of Nollywood’s most respected actors, with a career spanning theatre, television and film.
His death has continued to attract tributes from colleagues, fans and other stakeholders in the entertainment industry, who have celebrated his contributions to Nigeria’s performing arts.
