Olu Jacobs – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:16:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Olu Jacobs – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Olu Jacobs Fell In Love With Me At First Sight – Joke Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/olu-jacobs-fell-in-love-with-me-at-first-sight-joke-silva/ https://www.theinfostride.com/olu-jacobs-fell-in-love-with-me-at-first-sight-joke-silva/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478798 Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has recounted how she met her husband, Olu Jacobs, on a movie set. She recently revealed that it wasn’t an instant attraction for her, and fans have been reacting. According to her, while Jacobs told her that he fell in love at first sight, she actually took time to warm [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/olu-jacobs-fell-in-love-with-me-at-first-sight-joke-silva/feed/ 0 I Praise God For Olu Jacobs’ New Age – Joke Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/i-praise-god-for-olu-jacobs-new-age-joke-silva/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-praise-god-for-olu-jacobs-new-age-joke-silva/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461773 Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has come out to celebrate her husband, Olu Jacobs, on his 83rd birthday. She recently shared a clip of the legendary actor on her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. Alongside the video, Joke Silva revealed that she met Olu Jacobs when he was 38 years old, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-praise-god-for-olu-jacobs-new-age-joke-silva/feed/ 0 May Old Age Not Make Olu Jacobs Suffer In Jesus Name – Joke Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/may-old-age-not-make-olu-jacobs-suffer-in-jesus-name-joke-silva/ https://www.theinfostride.com/may-old-age-not-make-olu-jacobs-suffer-in-jesus-name-joke-silva/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:10:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383142 Nollywood actress, Joke Silva has come out to celebrate her husband, Olu Jacobs, who turns 82 years old today. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she can only wish her husband a happy birthday on his special day, and she prays that old [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/may-old-age-not-make-olu-jacobs-suffer-in-jesus-name-joke-silva/feed/ 0 Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs Flaunt Stunning Photo Shoot Ahead Of His 80th Birthday https://www.theinfostride.com/joke-silva-olu-jacobs-flaunt-stunning-photo-shoot-ahead-of-his-80th-birthday/ https://www.theinfostride.com/joke-silva-olu-jacobs-flaunt-stunning-photo-shoot-ahead-of-his-80th-birthday/#respond Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:44:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328280 Nollywood actors, Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs have come out to flaunt beautiful pictures for his 80th birthday. His birthday is coming up tomorrow, July 11, and Nigerians have been reacting. See photo, WOW. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/joke-silva-olu-jacobs-flaunt-stunning-photo-shoot-ahead-of-his-80th-birthday/feed/ 0 Olu Jacobs Was A Teacher, Mentor And Guardian To Me Years Ago – Princess https://www.theinfostride.com/olu-jacobs-was-a-teacher-mentor-and-guardian-to-me-years-ago-princess/ https://www.theinfostride.com/olu-jacobs-was-a-teacher-mentor-and-guardian-to-me-years-ago-princess/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2022 01:32:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327986 Popular comedian, Princess has come out to pray for Nollywood legend, Olu Jacobs who is currently battling dementia. She recently shared photos she took with Olu Jacobs decades ago, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, the movie star was actually the man who taught her confidence, and he’ll remain her teacher, mentor and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/olu-jacobs-was-a-teacher-mentor-and-guardian-to-me-years-ago-princess/feed/ 0 I Thank God Despite My Husband’s Disease – Joke Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-god-despite-my-husbands-disease-joke-silva/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-god-despite-my-husbands-disease-joke-silva/#respond Sat, 20 Nov 2021 22:49:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313217 Nollywood actress, Joke Silva has come out to speak about Olu Jacobs’ health for the first time. She recently had her say during an interview with Chude Jidonwo, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, Olu Jacobs has dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and it affects his brain the same way a Parkinson type [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-god-despite-my-husbands-disease-joke-silva/feed/ 0 I Pray For God To Bless My Son With Wisdom To Think Outside The Box – Joke Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/i-pray-for-god-to-bless-my-son-with-wisdom-to-think-outside-the-box-joke-silva/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-pray-for-god-to-bless-my-son-with-wisdom-to-think-outside-the-box-joke-silva/#respond Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:06:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300431 The last born of Nollywood actors, Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs, Olugbenga Oluwapamperinayo Jacobs has graduated from the American University of Nigeria, AUN. Joke Silva recently the good news on her Instagram page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, she prays for God to keep granting her son the required wisdom to think [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-pray-for-god-to-bless-my-son-with-wisdom-to-think-outside-the-box-joke-silva/feed/ 0 Olu Jacobs Is The King Of My Heart – Joke Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/olu-jacobs-is-the-king-of-my-heart-joke-silva/ Sat, 13 Jul 2019 20:33:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235669 Nollywood veteran, Joke Silva has marked Olu Jacobs’ birthday in style. The legendary is celebrating his 77th birthday today and his wife has made it a day to remember. Her words on Instagram, “PRAISE THE LORD💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽Happy 77th birthday Sir J. May your days be long in good health and abundance… The Quintessential Ovorawen. Loads of [...]

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]]> Joke Silva And Olu Jacobs’ Grandchild Dazzles In New Photos https://www.theinfostride.com/joke-silva-and-olu-jacobs-grandchild-dazzles-in-new-photos/ Wed, 15 May 2019 12:59:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232792 Boma, daughter-in-law of veteran Nollywood actors Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs, has flaunted new pictures of her adorable daughter, Oluwasoromidayo Atarah Owanemi Abimbola Jacobs on Instagram. Check the baby out,

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]]> My Marriage To Olu Jacobs Has Faced Storms Too – Joke Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/my-marriage-to-olu-jacobs-has-faced-storms-too-joke-silva/ Tue, 25 Dec 2018 20:28:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224083 It is not a new thing for celebrity marriages to crash nowadays. In fact, it is more like boyfriends and girlfriends calling it quits right now. But despite this failure of many to keep their home, a few Nollywood relationships still stand all because of proper communication and an unexplainable love. Olu Jacobs and Joke [...]

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]]> Divorces Happen Not Only In The Entertainment Sector – Olu Jacobs https://www.theinfostride.com/divorces-happen-not-only-in-the-entertainment-sector-olu-jacobs/ Sun, 31 Dec 2017 10:54:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=194764 Olu Jacobs is dazzling his fans with some secrets on how he toasted his lovely wife, Joke Silva, 40 years ago. He revealed that it had been love at first sight for him seeing as he fell in love with her that very day. He said: “I was invited to come and do a play [...]

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]]> The Whole Of The Entertainment Industry Will Miss Tunde Oloyede – Olu Jacobs https://www.theinfostride.com/olu-jacobs-mourns-tunde-oloyede/ Wed, 27 Dec 2017 04:42:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=194357 Olu Jacobs and popular film producer Tunde Kilani have described the late broadcaster, Tunde Oloyede as a quintessential artiste that was well respected in the entertainment industry during his life time. Olu Jacobs said,“ It is very sad that Tunde Oloyede is dead . He was a great artiste, well respected during his life. “He [...]

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]]> Tunde Oloyede Was Very Caring – Olu Jacobs https://www.theinfostride.com/tunde-oloyede-was-very-caring-olu-jacobs/ Tue, 26 Dec 2017 02:57:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=194036 Olu Jacobs and popular film producer Tunde Kilani have described the late broadcaster, Tunde Oloyede as a quintessential artiste that was well respected in the entertainment industry during his life time. Olu Jacobs said,“ It is very sad that Tunde Oloyede is dead . He was a great artiste, well respected during his life. “He [...]

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]]> Tunde Oloyede Was A Man Who Enjoyed Helping Others – Olu Jacobs https://www.theinfostride.com/tunde-oloyede-was-a-man-who-enjoyed-helping-others-olu-jacobs/ Mon, 25 Dec 2017 01:53:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=193952 Olu Jacobs and popular film producer Tunde Kilani have described the late broadcaster, Tunde Oloyede as a quintessential artiste that was well respected in the entertainment industry during his life time. Olu Jacobs said,“ It is very sad that Tunde Oloyede is dead . He was a great artiste, well respected during his life. “ [...]

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]]> Broken Homes Do Not Bother Me – Joke Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/broken-homes-do-not-bother-me-joke-silva/ Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:38:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183405 Joke Silva has spoken on domestic violence and her marriage to Olu Jacobs. Joke Silva was also asked about domestic violence in the interview. “I think I’m very happy more women are coming out to talk about it. It is important their partners must give themselves space” said Joke Silva. “Once the violence starts, give [...]

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]]> Happy Birthday To Olu Jacobs https://www.theinfostride.com/happy-birthday-to-olu-jacobs/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:00:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171827 Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, professionally known as Olu Jacobs, is a Nigerian actor and film executive. He has starred in several British television series and international films. Olu Jacobs has been hailed by many as one of the greatest and most widely respected African actors of his generation. He studied at The Royal Academy of Dramatic [...]

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]]> Joke Silva Sends Amazing Birthday Message To Olu Jacobs https://www.theinfostride.com/joke-silva-sends-amazing-birthday-message-to-olu-jacobs/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:26:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171748 Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs is a year older today, July 11, 2017. In celebration of his day, his dear wife, Joke Silva took to Instagram sharing a lovely photo with the words, “Happy Birthday gorgeous….75 is not beans !!!Thank you for all you do for me and the kids…the sacrifices. With you, we are [...]

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]]> Ageing Joke Silva Still Glowing https://www.theinfostride.com/ageing-joke-silva-still-glowing/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:19:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169339 Veteran actress is ageing like a pro! To think the veteran star is 55-year-old but still keeps giving us slay goals on social media. In appreciation of all things ageless and beautiful, we’ve rounded up some photos of Joke Silva in all her glory.

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]]> Olu Jacobs Commends Annual Fashion Event, AFWN 2017 https://www.theinfostride.com/olu-jacobs-commends-annual-fashion-event-afwn-2017/ Mon, 15 May 2017 09:04:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165012 Olu Jacobs has glowing words for the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria team! The veteran actor commended the organizers of the annual fashion event for “creating a befitting platform showcasing the work of African designers and the vast tourism potential of the nation to the rest of the world”. The actor revealed after taking time off [...]

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]]> Happy Birthday Olu Jacobs https://www.theinfostride.com/happy-birthday-olu-jacobs/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:19:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=135689 Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs is a year older today! Born July 11, 1942, Olu Jacobs, is a Nigerian actor who has starred in over 120 movies, including: several British television series and international films. He studied at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and has starred in various British television shows and [...]

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]]> Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs Honoured At 12th Edition Of AMAA Awards https://www.theinfostride.com/joke-silva-olu-jacobs-honoured-at-12th-edition-of-amaa-awards/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 09:07:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132047 Nollywood’s greats, Richard Mofe Damijo, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva were honoured at the recently held Africa Movie Academy Awards which held at the Dr. Obi Wali Event Centre, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State on Saturday, June 11, 2016. The trio were awarded with the AMAA Lifetime Achievement Awards, which had been won by Kenneth Okonkwo, Kenneth [...]

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]]> Olu Jacobs And Joke Silva Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary https://www.theinfostride.com/olu-jacobs-and-joke-silva-celebrate-30th-wedding-anniversary/ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:18:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107426 Legends, veterans and role model Nollywood actors, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. In a lengthy post on Instagram, 54 years old Joke says, ‘We thank you for these 30 years. May only death do us part and may our love in all its ramifications wax stronger’…. ‘And it has loaded. [...]

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]]> Joke Silva Shares 5 Tips For A Healthy Relationship https://www.theinfostride.com/joke-silva-shares-5-tips-for-a-healthy-relationship/ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 16:28:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107169 With 30 years of marital prosperity, Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, who’s been married to actor, Olu Jacobs since 1985, shares some tips on marriage and sustaining a healthy relationship. The 54-year-old role interpreter, was part of the Hear Word Twitter chat (#HWChat), where she gave out the tips. Marriage means friendship, loving, fighting.. Laughing, [...]

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