Joke Silva
Nigerian actress and directorWikipedia
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Sep 21, 2026
FeezHOST
Yeah
OyeHOST
... like, he and Joke Silva on the screen and stuff.
FeezHOST
Oh, no, I, I'm sure, I'm sure she must be going through it.
OyeHOST
Yeah.
Ajay GuptaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
We cry sometimes.
Ajay GuptaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Then we try to compose ourself, me and my wife.
Ajay GuptaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Her husband is convinced, I am convinced, wife is convinced, every one of our family member is convinced that she will be rescued.
Ajay GuptaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Miracles do happen [sniffs].
Ajay GuptaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Nepal government and China government [laughs] with folded hand, I have faith in China and Nepal government.
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Richard HamiltonCORRESPONDENT
Jacobs subsequently returned to his homeland and was instrumental in starting Nigeria's homegrown movie industry, or Nollywood, in the early 1990s.
Richard HamiltonCORRESPONDENT
In total, he starred in more than 120 Nollywood films in which he was revered for his commanding screen presence and depth of character portrayal.
Richard HamiltonCORRESPONDENT
Together with his wife, Joke Silva, he founded the Lufodo Group, which was committed to the development of the performing arts in Nigeria.
Chris HowdenHOST
In total, he starred in more than one hundred and twenty Nollywood films, and his legacy goes beyond his own performances.
Chris HowdenHOST
Alongside his wife, the veteran actress Joke Silva, he founded the Lafonda Academy of Performing Arts to train actors in Nigeria, a mission that was close to his heart.
Olu JacobsSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I'm really very, very excited because, uh, the avenue for our children to begin to express themselves positively and confidently is very, very important.
Chris HowdenHOST
The late Olu Jacobs telling Nigerian TV about his work at the Lafonda Academy of Performing Arts.
Doreen AvioHOST
He went on to star in numerous Nigerian films and became widely recognized for his commanding performances, earning several industry honors, including the Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Africa International Film Festival.
Doreen AvioHOST
He also, uh, uh, he also executive produced a movie, uh, alongside his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and was involved in the Lufadu group and the development of performing arts in Nigeria.
Doreen AvioHOST
May his soul rest in peace.
Kwame DadzieHOST
I remember how people were writing false stories-
Kwame DadzieHOST
... about his death in times past.
Doreen AvioHOST
So many of them came.
Kwame DadzieHOST
And, and I, I, I think we should, we should say a big thank you to Joke Silva.
Doreen AvioHOST
Mm-hmm.