{
  "id": 7773713,
  "title": "Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/legendary-nigerian-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-aged-84-7773713",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T11:02:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/africa/legendary-nigerian-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-aged-84/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has passed away at the age of 84, his wife Joke Silva announced. The celebrated star, known as \"The Lion of Lufodo,\" had a career spanning theatre, television, and film. Spokesperson Joke Silva spoke of her husband's life as \"well lived and fought.\" Notable films from his illustrious career include My Kingdom, Covert Operation, and One Fine Day. Jacobs, born on July 11, 1942, received his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before delving into a career that included British TV roles and international cinema. He was revered as a father figure in Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, and earned widespread respect and admiration throughout the country. Silva requested privacy for the family during this difficult time, asking all bloggers and social media influencers to grant their privacy.",
  "summary": "Olu Jacobs, one of Nigeria’s best known actors, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film, has died at the age of 84. His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, announced his death and asked for privacy while the family mourns. Silva announced his passing in a statement describing the celebrated actor as “The […]",
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/legendary-nigerian-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-aged-84",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:49:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "KBC",
        "title": "Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/legendary-nigerian-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-aged-84-7780571",
        "published": "2026-09-16T11:04:40.000Z"
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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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