Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva, wife of actor Olu Jacobs, has been thrown into mourning following the death of her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, at the age of 73.
The actress announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram, describing her late brother as “easy-going” while praying for his peaceful rest.
Her tribute read:
“With acceptance of God’s sovereign will, we announce the call to glory of my dear brother John Olabiyi Silva, Long John Silva. Bros B… Uncle B… My easy-going, lucky brother. Rest in peace. January 22nd, 1953 – August 29th, 2025.”
The announcement stirred an outpouring of condolences from colleagues and fans, who flooded her comment section with prayers and comforting words.
Actress Hilda Dokubo wrote: “May his soul rest in the Lord.”
Tania Omotayo commented: “RIP Uncle B.”
Yemisi Wada penned: “May his soul rest in perpetual peace and may the Almighty uphold all he’s left behind. Amen.”
Comedian Chigul wrote: “I am so sorry, Aunty. So very sorry.”
Bunmi Oke added: “Please accept my condolences, Aunty Joke.”
Actress Judith Audu wrote: “My condolences, mama.”
A fan, OlamideTM, commented: “So sorry, ma. May his soul rest in peace.”
Another, Dr. Helen More, wrote: “Oh, so sorry for your loss, ma.”
De Touch Beauty Plux added: “Condolences ma.”
Actor Keppy Ekpenyong wrote: “May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”
Moyinoluwa Olutayo said: “May his soul rest in peace.”
Doyin Amodu commented: “May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Deva Juice16 added: “Oh dear. Sorry for your loss, Aunty J. Rest in peace Uncle B.”
The wave of sympathy highlights how deeply loved and respected Joke Silva is, as Nollywood stars and fans continue to rally around her in this moment of grief.
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