Whenever she lits up the screens, her powerful performance as a thespian is second to none. Such is the effect Nollywood Actress, director and business woman Joke Silva, MFR leaves the audience and viewers always. Today, she marks a milestone of clocking 60 years old.
Born 29 September 29th, 1961, Silva is a graduate of the University of Lagos and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Joke Silva began her career in film in the early 1990s. In 1998 she had a major role, starring opposite Colin Firth and Nia Long in the British-Canadian film The Secret Laughter of Women. In 2006, she won “Best Actress in a Leading Role” at the 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in Women’s Cot, and “Best Actress in a Supporting Role” at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008 for her performance as a grandmother in White Waters.
Married to actor Olu Jacobs, the couple founded and operate the Lufodo Group, a media corporation that consists of film production, distribution assets and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts. Joke Silva is Director of Studies at the latter. Joke Silva is also the pioneer managing director of Malete Film Village, in association with the Kwara State University. And has featured in cuntless movies and stage productions both home and abroad.
In a lengthy post on her Instagram handle @ajokesilva, she reminisced on her golden jubilee birthday which was ten years ago as well as renewal of marital vows with her husband while full of thanks to family, friends and most importantly, God Almighty for attaining the age of 60.
Expectedly, Torrents of Birthday wishes are already pouring in for her on this day, with many wishing her many more fruitful and blissful years.
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