Nollywood actress Joke Silva has broken her silence following the death of her husband and legendary actor, Olu Jacobs, who died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.
Following the announcement of his death by their son, Joke Silva took to social media to share a series of photos of herself with her late husband. She accompanied the emotional post with love and heart-hand emojis, marking her first public reaction to his passing.
Her post quickly attracted an outpouring of support from colleagues, friends and fans, who flooded the comment section with messages of love, condolences and prayers.
Among those who reacted were Adesua Etomi, Nancy Isime, Toolz, Ken Erics, Mimi Orjiekwe, Osas Ighodaro, Juliet Ibrahim, Toyin Alausa, Busola Dakolo, Monalisa Chinda, Betty Irabor and Lala Akindoju, with many sharing heart, love and hug emojis.
Actress Ufuoma McDermott paid tribute to the late actor, describing him as an “awesome legend.”
Also mourning with Joke Silva, Tricia Eseigbe Kerry expressed her condolences and celebrated Olu Jacobs’ remarkable life and contribution to the entertainment industry.
She wrote: “Aunty Joke, aww, so sorry about your hubby’s passing. Been off socials; however, we celebrate the life he lived and his awesome impact across the globe. Thank you for all the beautiful moments and lessons on TV. Rest in power, sir.”
The reactions reflect the widespread grief within Nollywood following the passing of one of Nigeria’s most respected veteran actors.
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