{
  "id": 4061944,
  "title": "Nigerians in UK seek support for late cancer victim’s family",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nigerians-in-uk-seek-support-for-late-cancer-victims-family-4061944",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T00:12:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-uk-seek-support-for-late-cancer-victims-family/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerians living in the United Kingdom are rallying together to support the family of Mayowa Emmanuel, a 36-year-old Nigerian who passed away on August 22, 2026, after a tough fight with cancer. Emmanuel was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished member of the Nigerian community in the UK. His family, which includes his wife, young son, parents, and friends, are devastated by his sudden loss. Benjamin Kuti, a well-known figure in the Nigerian community in the UK, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help the family cope with this heartbreaking loss. Kuti described Emmanuel as a wonderful son, devoted husband, and adorable father, emphasizing the community's need to come together and offer both financial and emotional support. A UK-based digital marketer, Sam Edoho, also announced the establishment of the GoFundMe fundraiser, urging the Nigerian community in the UK to contribute any amount they can and share the fundraiser with others.",
  "summary": "Nigerians in the United Kingdom have set up a GoFundMe to support the family of a 36-year-old Nigerian, Mayowa Emmanuel, who died after a battle with cancer. Emmanuel died on Saturday, August 22, 2026, leaving behind his wife, young son, parents, friends and members of the Nigerian community in the UK. In a condolence message Read More:…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigerians in UK seek support for late cancer victim’s family",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nigerians-in-uk-seek-support-for-late-cancer-victims-family",
        "published": "2026-08-29T00:04:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}