0th birthday of a star actress, screen icon, living legend and grand dame of the Nigerian film Industry

Today is the 50th birthday of a star actress, screen icon, living legend and grand dame of the Nigerian film industry – the beautiful, the lovely, the elegant, the talented, the inimitable, the incomparable, the one and only, JOKE SILVA! She was born September 29, 1961 in Lagos, to Chief Emmanuel Afolabi Silva and Dr. (Mrs). Marianne Abimbola Silva.

She attended Holy Child College, Obalende (Lagos, Nigeria). She studied English at the University of Lagos (Nigeria), and later , Drama at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art (London, England). She got married to her husband, veteran actor, Olu Jacobs in 1985. Since going into acting in the early 80s, Joke Silva has appeared in numerous stage dramas, TV productions, and movies. Her acting credits include, Some of her movies include Jero’s Metamorphosis (stage), Mirror in the Sun (TV), Second Chance (TV),   Secret Laughter of Women, Owuro Lojo, The King Must Dance Naked (stage), Violated, Silent Night, Women’s Cot, 30 Days, The Amazing Grace, Sister’s Love, Letters to a Stranger, Little Drops (stage), Bent Arrows, Tango With Me to name a few – whew!

Joke Silva has received several nominations and awards in her acting career. These include Best Actress in a Leading Role (AMAA 2006) for her role in Women’s Cot, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (AMAA 2008) for her role in White Waters, and 30 Days. It is almost impossible to describe the full extent of the contribution she has made to the Nigerian film industry through her talent and example. Join us in wishing this superb actress and remarkable woman a happy birthday. Happy birthday Aunty Joke Silva!