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Olu Jacobs’ funeral mass draws dignitaries in Lagos

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Olu Jacobs funeral mass begins in Lagos as Joke Silva, family members and prominent dignitaries gather to honour the late Nollywood veteran

The funeral mass for Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, is underway at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, as family members, colleagues and dignitaries gather to pay tribute to the late Nollywood veteran.

Also read: Nollywood Stars Honour Olu Jacobs at Night of Tributes

Jacobs’ widow, actress Joke Silva, attended the service alongside their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs.

The family members were dressed in shades of blue as they gathered for the solemn service celebrating the life and career of the acclaimed actor.

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Jacobs’ casket was placed prominently in front of the church and decorated with flowers as the funeral mass got underway.

Among the dignitaries announced at the service were Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife, Chief Mrs Oluremi Hamzat.

Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and former Ekiti State First Lady, Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, were also among those who attended the ceremony.

The gathering brings together family members, political figures and friends of the late actor as they honour a career that spanned decades and left a lasting mark on Nigerian theatre, television and film.

Jacobs, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.

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His death prompted tributes from across Nigeria’s entertainment industry, with colleagues and admirers remembering his extensive contribution to Nollywood and the performing arts.

The funeral mass follows a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday, September 30, at Glover Memorial Hall in Marina, Lagos Island.

Guests attending Friday’s service were asked to dress in shades of green in keeping with the family’s funeral arrangements.

A private burial is expected to take place after the funeral mass.

Also read: Nollywood Stars Honour Olu Jacobs at Night of Tributes

As the service continues, attention remains centred on Jacobs’ family and the remarkable legacy he leaves behind after decades as one of Nigeria’s most recognisable actors.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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