Joke Silva Marks Hubby’s 82 B’day With Throwback Video Days After Death Rumour: “A True Legend”

• Joke Silva has shared a video to mark the 82nd birthday of her husband, Olu Jacob, on Thursday, July 11, 2024
• Silva shared the clip, which is a collage of their old photos, and prayed for him to live long in good health
• The actress was joined by many of her colleagues to celebrate the veteran and wish him well on his special day

Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacob, turned 82 on July 11, 2024 and his wife of many years, Joke Silva, celebrated him in style.

Legit.ng recently reported that rumours swirled that the actor had passed on, which was swiftly debunked his family.

In the birthday post made by Silva, she shared some of his old pictures which were put in a collage.

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In one of the pictures, the veteran actress was heavily pregnant as they both acted a scene on stage.

Joke Silva prays for husband

In the caption of her post, she prayed that he will live long and expressed her joy that he is alive to celebrate 82 years.

She also noted that her husband likes the coat sent to him, as she thanked a man whom many assumed must have sent the gift to the aged actor.

In the clip, the actor stated that he supports JBS Well Being Foundation Africa, a foundation that caters for the well-being of the elderly.

Recall that the family of the veteran actor marked his 80th birthday years ago amid pomp and pageantry.

Below is the video:

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How fans reacted to Joke Silva's video

Netizens joined the actress to celebrate her husband. Here are some of the comments below:

@nhn_couture:

"Happy birthday sir.. we love and celebrate you always."

@officialosas:

"Happy Birthday Legend! God bless you immensely.'

@chiomakpotha:

"A living legend! Happy birthday sir. We love you."

@kaffydance:

"Happy birthday PaPa ! A true legend."

@realomosexy:

"Happy birthday to a Legend, A father to the Industry, An Outstanding Actor, An Incredible Soul ."

@modupeoluwa154:

"Happy birthday uncle Olu. Love always @_olujacobs.

@mustiphasholagbade:

"Happy birthday to a living legend."

@luchi_tina:

"Happy birthday sur."

@jumsile_2023:

"Happy birthday sir."

Olu Jacobs' old romantic scene surfaces

Legit.ng also reported that Tunde Ednut shared a 47-year-old movie featuring Olu Jacobs.

The social media blogger shared a scene from an epic film showing Olu in a cosy sitting room setting with a white lady.

What interested many was the Nigerian accent Olu Jacobs used in delivering his lines.

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Proofreading by James Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng