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  "id": 7758024,
  "title": "Life, times of veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/life-times-of-veteran-nigerian-actor-olu-jacobs-7758024",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-09-16T10:04:04.000Z",
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  "summary": "Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, known as Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, passed away at the age of 84. Born in Kano in 1942, Jacobs developed an early interest in acting and pursued his passion by studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. His international film credits include The Dogs of War, Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend, and Roman Polanski's Pirates. Known for his deep voice, commanding presence, and theatrical training, Jacobs became one of the most recognisable veteran actors in the African continent. He played authoritative characters in Nollywood, earning several major awards and recognitions, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2007. Jacobs was married to fellow veteran actress Joke Silva for many years.",
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        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84",
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        "title": "BREAKING: Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84",
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        "title": "Legendary Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs passes on at 84",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/legendary-nollywood-actor-olu-jacobs-passes-on-at-84",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:15:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Olu Jacobs: 10 things to know about late Nollywood actor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/olu-jacobs-10-things-to-know-about-late-nollywood-actor",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:23:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Veteran Nigeria actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/veteran-nigeria-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-at-84",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:34:48.000Z"
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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."
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