{
  "id": 7761378,
  "title": "Atiku, Keyamo, celebrities mourn Olu Jacobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/atiku-keyamo-celebrities-mourn-olu-jacobs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:26:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/atiku-keyamo-celebrities-mourn-olu-jacobs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, and several Nigerian celebrities have expressed their grief over the passing of veteran actor Olu Jacobs, who died at the age of 84. Jacobs' son, Olusoji, announced his death on Instagram, referring to the late actor as \"The Lion of Lufodo.\" Atiku, in a statement, described Jacobs as \"an institution, a cultural icon and one of the finest ambassadors of our creative spirit,\" and lamented that Nigeria has lost more than just a great actor. The statement highlighted Jacobs' long-standing influence on Nigerian culture through his voice, dignity, and talent, and praised his contributions to the film industry and the younger generation of actors. Keyamo also paid tribute to Jacobs, describing him as a consummate actor and professional, and a god of the screen and legend of the stage. Several other celebrities, including Broda Shaggi, William Uchemba, Isbae U, and Mr Macaroni, offered condolences and tributes to the late actor on social media.",
  "summary": "Former VP Atiku Abubakar, Minister Festus Keyamo, and other celebrities have mourned veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs, who died at the age of 84. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-keyamo-celebrities-mourn-olu-jacobs/",
  "key_points": [
    "Former VP Atiku Abubakar mourns Olu Jacobs' death at 84.",
    "Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo pays tribute to Jacobs.",
    "Celebrities like Broda Shaggi and Mr Macaroni express condolences."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:45:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Atiku, Keyamo, celebrities mourn Olu Jacobs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/atiku-keyamo-celebrities-mourn-olu-jacobs-7765634",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:48:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}