JOKE SILVA BIOGRAPHY, EDUCATION, CAREER, CONTROVERSIES AND NET WORTH
Joke Silva, MFR, Born 29 September 1961, is a veteran Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman. Born 29 Sept 1961.
JOKE SILVA PROFILE
| Name | Joke Silva |
| Real Name | Ajoke Silva Jacobs |
| Date of Birth | 29 September 1961 |
| Age | 62 Years |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress, Director and Businesswoman |
| Religion | Christain |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Net Worth | $1.2Million |
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JOKE SILVA BIOGRAPHY
Ajoke Silva was born in Lagos, Nigeria, into a Saro/Amaro family of four children. She was adopted by Chief Emmanuel Afolabi Silva and got to know about it at the age of 8. Her mother, the pioneering doctor Adebimbola Silva, died in July 2015. Her father, Chief Emmanuel Afolabi Silva, was a lawyer, and her great-grandfathers were the prominent Colonial Nigerians Charles Phillips and Samuel Herbert Pearse.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Joke Silva attended Holy Child College in Lagos and is a graduate of the University of Lagos and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
CAREER
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. In October 2012, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime appointed Silva goodwill ambassador. She is also the pioneer managing director of Malete Film Village, in association with Kwara State University.
CONTROVERSIES
On June 30 2024, Nollywood thespian Joke Silva, the wife of veteran actor, Olu Jacob’s has debunked the rumour of her husband’s death, saying he is much alive and doing just fine. This is the second time rumours about the death of the legendary Nigerian actor will be making the rounds on social media.
JOKE SILVA SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE
https://www.instagram.com/ajokesilva?igsh=MXQybmJmc3hmOWp0Ng==
PERSONAL LIFE
Silva is married to veteran actor Olu Jacobs and they have children together. 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 where she serves as Director of Studies.
JOKE SILVA NET WORTH
Joke Silva is estimated to be worth $1.2Million.
