Kate Henshaw’s Hands-On Role at Olu Jacobs’ Funeral Sparks Reactions Online

A content creator who attended Olu Jacobs' funeral in Lagos posted a video tribute praising actress Kate Henshaw for her role at the eventKunle of Lagos described Henshaw as taking charge of nearly every aspect of the ceremony, from the Night of Tributes to the actual burialThe video drew a wave of mixed reactions online, with some users moved by Henshaw's dedication and others questioning the filmingGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

A video shared by a content creator who attended the funeral of late Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs in Lagos has gone viral, shining a spotlight on actress Kate Henshaw's deeply personal involvement in the ceremony.

Wholesome moments showing actress Kate Henshaw’s hands-on role at late legend Olu Jacobs’ funeral earn her praise. Image credit: UGC Source: UGCThe content creator, known as Kunle of Lagos, posted a tribute video praising Henshaw after observing her across two separate events tied to the actor's passing: the Night of Tributes and the burial itself.

According to Kunle, Henshaw took on multiple roles throughout both occasions, stepping in as event planner, coordinator, usher, and greeter, all without delegating to staff who were present and available.

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What stood out most to Kunle was not just the workload Henshaw took on, but the apparent motivation behind it.

The X footage capturing the wholesome roles Auntie Kate Henshaw played at movie legend Olu Jacob's funeral is below.

The footage quickly spread across social media, drawing a broad range of responses.

YEN.com.gh compiled the following reactions:

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Pete Edochie recalls an emotional final encounter with Olu Jacobs before his death. Image credit: Olu Jacobs, Pete Edochie Source: FacebookEdochie recalls tearful final meeting with OluEarlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Pete Edochie has shared a deeply personal account of the final time he came face to face with his late colleague Olu Jacobs, offering fans a rare and moving glimpse into the bond the two Nollywood icons shared.

A video of Edochie speaking about the encounter resurfaced online on Saturday, September 19, 2026, drawing widespread attention in the wake of Jacobs' passing.

The footage, taken from an interview with Seun Oloketuyi TV, captures Edochie reflecting on a friendship that stretched back decades and was partly shaped by their shared childhood connections to northern Nigeria.

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years’ experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: [email protected]