Silva at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
Born
1961
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Nationality
Nigerian
Other names
Joke Silva Jacobs
Alma mater
University of Lagos
Occupation(s)
Actress, director, and businesswoman
Years active
1990– till date
Notable work
White Waters . Women's Cot
Spouse
Olu Jacobs
Awards
2006 Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role . 2008Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Joke Silva (listenⓘ) MFR is a veteran Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman.[1]
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.
Silva is married to veteran actor Olu Jacobs. 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. She is also the pioneer managing director of Malete Film Village, in association with Kwara State University.
On 29 September 2014, Silva received recognition as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, one of Nigeria's National Honours, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.[2][3]
^Inyang, Ifreke (29 November 2021). "I was blacklisted in Nollywood – Joke Silva opens up". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
^Okafor, Onna (12 March 2022). "Showmax Spotlights Nollywood Matriarch: Queen Joke Silva". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
^"Joke Silva is Sturdy at 60 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
JokeSilva (listen) MFR is a veteran Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman. In 1998, she had a major role, starring opposite Colin Firth and Nia...
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by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film stars JokeSilva, Nick Moran, Scott Cleverdon, Mbong Odungide, Fred Amata and Zack Amata...
Victor Osuagwu Alex Asogwa Liz Da-Silva Genevieve Nnaji Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Sola Sobowale Funke Akindele JokeSilva Rita Dominic Mercy Johnson Kate Henshaw...
Angie, Didi's other friend Richard Mofe-Damijo as Ernest, Didi's father JokeSilva as Shola, Didi's mother Sujata Sehgal as Meera, Raj's mother Osas Ighodaro...
produced by Femi Adebayo. The film stars Femi Adebayo, Omowumi Dada, and JokeSilva with Ali Nuhu, Bolaji Oba, and Toyin Abraham in supporting roles. The...
honor on 29 September 2014 by the Federal Government of Nigeria alongside JokeSilva and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. Aje Ni Iya Mi (1989) Living in Bondage (1992)...
television personality, investor, a philanthropist and co-founder of the Audrey Silva Company. She has been regarded as one of the best industrious actresses...
film academy situated in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria. It was founded by JokeSilva and Olu Jacobs in 2012. Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts was selected...
and Best Sound 2007 Letters to a Stranger Jemima Lawal with Yemi Blaq, JokeSilva, and Segun Arinze Keep My Will Vivian Warrior's Heart Ihuoma Unfinished...
Year Title Function Cast 1996 Silent Night Actor with JokeSilva, Kate Henshaw, Segun Arinze, and Alex Usifo 1999 Camouflage Actor End of the Wicked Actor...
produced by Bose Oshin. The film features Ozzy Agu in the lead role and JokeSilva, Deyemi Okanlawon, Segilola Ogidan, Akin Lewis, Elma Mbadiwe, Tosin Osinaike...
debut in Lagos, Nigeria in 2014, also features the acting talents of JokeSilva, Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett, Elvina Ibru and Bimbo Akintola. Hear Word! featured...
directed and produced by Kunle Afolayan. It stars Nse Ikpe Etim, Wale Ojo, JokeSilva, Chika Okpala, Lydia Forson and Afeez Oyetoro, and focuses on a series...
romantic thriller film, directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka, starring Ramsey Nouah, JokeSilva, Joseph Benjamin and Amaka Chukwujekwu. The film tells the story of Johnson...
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