PHOTOS: Olu Jacobs’ funeral mass underway, Hamzat, Amosun, others attend

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The funeral mass for late Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs is holding today, Friday, at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, with family members and dignitaries gathered to honour the actor. A live coverage by Lufodo Productions showed Jacobs’ widow, actress Joke Silva, and their…

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