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  "id": 7766386,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:15:58.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/legendary-nollywood-actor-olu-jacobs-passes-on-at-84/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has passed away at the age of 84, according to a statement released by his family on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Olu Jacobs, who was affectionately known as \"The Lion of Lufodo,\" dedicated his life to his craft as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. The statement expressed gratitude to God for a life well-lived and requested privacy for the family during this difficult time. The actor had a prolific career in both Nigerian and international films and television productions, leaving an indelible mark on African cinema and television.",
  "summary": "Legendary Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, bringing to an end a remarkable career spanning several decades in Nigeria’s film and television industry. The veteran actor’s family announced his death in a statement on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, describing him as a beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The family […]",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "BREAKING: Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84",
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        "published": "2026-09-16T09:58:07.000Z"
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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",
        "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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