On July 11, 2023, Olu Jacobs, a talented actor, celebrates his 81st birthday, and his wife, Joke Silva, has taken to social media to express her joy and celebrate him.
In an Instagram post, the seasoned actress ensures that her followers are aware of Olu Jacobs’ official birthdate, despite fans already celebrating him since May. She shares a photo of her husband, captioning it with, “Showboy…Happy birthday dearest as you add plus 1 @_olujacobs. God is good…always. Sir Js fans have been celebrating his birthday since May. Note Today is the official day 11th July.”
Joke Silva has been transparent about her husband’s battle with dementia since 2021 and has been there for him every step of the way. Recently, she opened up about their journey and the challenges of loving someone post-dementia, expressing that at times it feels like her husband is no longer fully present. However, she acknowledges his role as a wonderful father to their children.
Even though he has stepped away from the acting scene, Olu Jacobs remains a renowned actor and a legend in the Nollywood industry. Prior to his illness, he had amassed an impressive 40 years of experience, establishing himself as one of Nollywood’s finest actors, known for his exceptional portrayal of characters and mastery of language.
Fans and fellow Nollywood celebrities have showered the actor with felicitations and prayers for his recovery in the comments section of Joke Silva’s post.
