Africa Magic has announced the broadcast schedule for Doyen of Nollywood: Celebrating Olu Jacobs, a documentary honouring the life and career of late Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs.

The documentary will premiere on Africa Magic Showcase on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5:35 p.m., according to the current DStv programme guide. It will be repeated on Saturday, September 26, at 10:30 p.m., Monday, September 28, at 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday, September 30, at 2:35 p.m.

Directed by filmmaker Femi Odugbemi and produced by Zuri 24 Media, Doyen of Nollywood: Celebrating Olu Jacobs looks at the veteran actor’s career across theatre, television and film and his contribution to Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

The Africa Magic documentary features reflections from people who worked with and knew Olu Jacobs, including his wife and fellow actress Joke Silva, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Afolabi Adesanya, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Patience Ozokwor, Kate Henshaw and Jahman Anikulapo.

The documentary comes nine days after Olu Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. His death was announced by his family, prompting tributes from colleagues and other figures across Nigeria’s film and entertainment industry.

The Africa Magic tribute also comes as the Jacobs family prepares for his funeral. A Night of Tributes has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, at Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos Island, while the funeral service will take place on Friday, October 2, at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

The Night of Tributes will begin at 4 p.m., with guests expected to wear shades of blue, while shades of green have been selected as the dress code for the October 2 funeral service.

Olu Jacobs built a career spanning more than five decades in theatre, television and Nollywood. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before becoming one of Nigeria’s most recognised actors across stage and screen. He also received the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).