Tag: Joke Silva
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Olu Jacobs celebrates 82nd birthday, days after death rumours
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs is alive and well, celebrating his 82nd birthday today, Thursday, July 11, just a few days after false rumours of his ... -
Joke Silva joins AGN Board of Trustees as first female member
Veteran actress, Joke Silva, has joined the Board of Trustees of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. At an actors’ gathering in Lagos, the announcement was delivered ... -
Joke Silva appointed lead Tinubu/Shettima women’s campaign team
Joke Silva, veteran Nollywood actress, has been officially appointed of the Tinubu/Shettima women’s campaign team’s creative and entertainment industry committee for the 2023 general election. Toyin Adegbola, Esther Wright, Rose Odika, Hadiza Kabara, Fathia Balogun, and Sola Kosoko are also a part of the committee. Rinsola Abiola, MKO Abiola’s daughter and a member of the campaign team’s media and administrative committee, announced on Saturday that the campaign team’s grand patron will be Aisha Buhari, the first lady. She stated that the wife of the party’s flag bearer, Oluremi Tinubu, and vice-presidential candidate, Nana Shettima, would serve as chairman and co-chairman, respectively. -
Veteran actor, Olu Jacobs obtains lifetime achievement award
In recognition of his many years of dedication to the film and entertainment industries, veteran actor and filmmaker, Olu Jacobs has won a significant honour. The 80-year-old actor and his wife attended the Audio Visual Rights Society (AVRS) exclusive event at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, where he was honored for his career accomplishment. For cinematography films, AVRS is the sole collective management organization. Mahmood Ali Balogun serves as the organization’s president. The seasoned filmmaker Jacobs was honoured for investing an enormous amount of his creative years in his trade and continuing to be a master of his craft. A number of well-known Nollywood actors showed at the event. -
Screen goddess, Joke Silva recounts marriage journey with Olu Jacobs
Joke Silva, veteran legendary actor, Olu Jacobs’ wife, has provided information about their courtship and wedding. In a Femi Odugbemi-produced documentary on her husband’s life and ... -
‘I celebrate a freshly minted Octogenarian’ – Atiku Abubakar hails Olu Jacobs
Peoples Democratic Party PDP candidate for the presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has joined the rest of the world to celebrate veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs who ... -
President Buhari celebrates legend, Olu Jacobs on 80th birthday
The legendary Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has received praise from President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday. The renowned veteran actor turned 80 on July 11. Jacobs set a standard for professionalism with his “ingenious ability to read roles, and clarify complex matters,” according to a statement of congratulations from Buhari on Sunday from his spokesman Femi Adesina. “The President felicitates with the ... -
Kunle Afolayan’s Citation wins the best film prize at UK film festival
At the 2022 National Film Festival in the UK, filmmaker Kunle Afolayan’s film Citation took home the ‘Best International Film’ trophy. On Wednesday, he shared an Instagram post announcing the victory. The actor also admitted that he was surprised by the prize because it wasn’t influenced by any type of campaigning. He posted: “Two days ago in London, Citation won Best International Film. The Director – Kunle Afolayan and the entire production team didn’t ... -
‘Soji and I are still happily married’ Olu Jacob’s daughter-inlaw makes U-turn
Joy Onuorah Boma Douglas, the daughter-in-law of veteran actors, Joke Silva and Olu Jacob, has said she is still married to their son, Olusoji Jacobs. The ... -
Joke Silva and Olu Jacob’s son’s marriage crashes after 3 years
After 3 years of marriage, Boma Douglas, who tied the knot with Joke Silva and Olu Jacob’s son Olusoji Jacobs has announced the crash of her ...