{
  "id": 7757684,
  "title": "Williams Uchemba, others mourn Olu Jacobs, recall how he shaped their childhood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/williams-uchemba-others-mourn-olu-jacobs-recall-how-he-shaped-their",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T09:45:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/16/williams-uchemba-others-mourn-olu-jacobs-recall-how-he-shaped-their-childhood/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian actor, Williams Uchemba and several others have paid tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs, reminiscing about his profound impact on their childhood and the entertainment industry. In a heartfelt post on social media, Uchemba described Jacobs' life as one well-lived, adding: \"Rest Well, Legend.\" Other users on Instagram shared similar memories, with some recalling his iconic roles from films and television programmes they watched during their formative years. One Instagram user, deyola, expressed: \"He made our childhood. May his soul rest in peace.\" Oliekun also praised Jacobs' significant contribution to the arts, describing him as unique and lamenting his absence. A user named shalomthefavoredone specifically recalled Jacobs' portrayal of a detective in The Third Eye, fondly stating that his childhood TV experiences would be incomplete without mentioning him, especially in that role. The Instagram user also praised Jacobs for leaving an indelible mark on the sands of time, extending condolences to his family. Okikij also conveyed condolences shortly before Jacobs' passing, reminiscing about his influential impact on younger generations. \"I was speaking about you to some young people recently that you greatly impacted us while growing up! May God Rest your kind soul,\" Okikij wrote. Jacobs' death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post. The family described the veteran actor as \"The Lion of Lufodo\" and asked for respect for their privacy.",
  "summary": "Nigerian actor, Williams Uchemba and other Nigerians have mourned veteran actor Olu Jacobs, recalling the impact he had on their childhood and the entertainment industry. Uchemba paid tribute to the late actor in a post on social media, describing his life as one well spent. “A life well spent, Rest Well Legend,” Uchemba wrote. Other […] Williams Uchemba, others mourn Olu Jacobs, recall how he…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "“I am saddened” — Atiku mourns Olu Jacobs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/i-am-saddened-atiku-mourns-olu-jacobs",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:06:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Atiku, Keyamo, celebrities mourn Olu Jacobs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/atiku-keyamo-celebrities-mourn-olu-jacobs",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:26:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}