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  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:23:53.000Z",
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    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/16/olu-jacobs-10-things-to-know-about-late-nollywood-actor/"
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  "summary": "Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Below are 10 things to know about the late actor: 1. Olu Jacobs was born on July 11, 1942, in […] Olu Jacobs: 10 things to know about late Nollywood actor",
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        "title": "Veteran Nigeria actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84",
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