{
  "id": 8063434,
  "title": "Olu Jacobs: The Life and Legacy of a Nollywood Icon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/olu-jacobs-the-life-and-legacy-of-a-nollywood-icon",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:05:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/olu-jacobs-the-life-and-legacy-of-a-nollywood-icon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "For more than five decades, Olu Jacobs captivated audiences with his commanding presence, distinctive voice and unforgettable performances. From his early years in Kano to the British stage and television, and later to the rise of Nollywood, Jacobs built a remarkable career that crossed generations and helped shape Nigerian cinema. In this explainer, we […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}