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  "id": 7768546,
  "title": "Veteran Nigeria actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/veteran-nigeria-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-at-84",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:34:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/veteran-nigeria-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-at-84/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Olu Jacobs has passed away at the age of 84, his son announced on Instagram. Known as \"The Lion of Lufodo,\" Jacobs was one of the country's most prominent figures in theatre, television, and film. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, he began his career in British television and later starred in numerous international productions before returning to Nigeria. Jacobs became a major figure in the country's film industry, starring in numerous Nigerian films and earning several industry awards, including the Industry Merit Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Jacobs was also involved in the film industry as an executive, working alongside his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, in the Lufodo Group and the development of performing arts in Nigeria.",
  "summary": "Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "BREAKING: Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84",
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        "title": "Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84",
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        "published": "2026-09-16T09:58:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "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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  "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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