{
  "id": 11482545,
  "title": "‘It hurts my heart’ – Patience Ozokwo on missing Olu Jacobs’ funeral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/it-hurts-my-heart-patience-ozokwo-on-missing-olu-jacobs-funeral",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T16:52:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/it-hurts-my-heart-patience-ozokwo-on-missing-olu-jacobs-funeral/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Patience Ozokwo, a veteran actress, finds it deeply painful to mourn Olu Jacobs from afar. Currently filming with Kumawood star Lil Win in Ghana, she cannot return to Nigeria to attend Jacobs' funeral. In an emotional statement, Ozokwo expressed her heartache at not being able to physically be in Nigeria at this significant moment, wishing she could offer her last respects to the renowned actor. She clarified that her absence is due to contractual obligations with the ongoing production in Ghana, beyond her control. Despite the professional commitment, Ozokwo yearns to be present for Jacobs' funeral, admitting she would do anything to be there. The tribute highlights the generational bond between Ozokwo and Jacobs, both being part of the early Nollywood scene. While unable to join her colleagues in Lagos, Ozokwo's heart and thoughts remain with the Jacobs family, friends, and colleagues who have gathered to honor the late legend. She prayed for a peaceful funeral and hoped Jacobs' enduring legacy would continue to flourish in the film industry, rather than being buried with him. Ozokwo concluded by offering a heartfelt farewell to Jacobs, acknowledging his significant impact on Nigerian cinema.",
  "summary": "For Patience Ozokwo, saying goodbye to Olu Jacobs from a distance is a painful experience she would rather not have had to endure. The veteran actress is currently in Ghana filming with Kumawood star Lil Win, making it impossible for her to return to Nigeria to join the Nollywood community in paying its final respects […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Patience Ozokwo deeply mourns Olu Jacobs' funeral from afar.",
    "Unable to attend due to Ghana filming commitments.",
    "Honors Jacobs' legacy and wishes him a peaceful funeral."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}