Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has expressed her deepest gratitude to Nigerians, industry colleagues, friends and well-wishers for their support following the death and burial of her husband, legendary actor Olu Jacobs.
The message was shared on her Instagram page on Saturday, as the family marked the end of the 40-day mourning period, ValidViewNetwork reports .
THE MESSAGE
In a heartfelt post accompanied by a video of herself and Jacobs, Silva acknowledged the prayers, calls, messages, gifts and financial contributions that sustained the family through their grief.
“The 40 days have come and gone, and as we reflect on this period, my family and I would like to express our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to you all for standing by us following the passing of my beloved husband, Pa Olu Jacobs,” she wrote .
She added: “Your prayers, kind words, presence, calls, messages, thoughtful gifts, and generous contributions towards his funeral have meant more to us than words can adequately express. Every gesture of love, kindness and support brought us comfort and reminded us that we were surrounded by people who genuinely cared”.
THE LEGACY
Silva also thanked those who honoured Jacobs’ life and celebrated his legacy.
“Thank you for honouring his life, celebrating his legacy, and standing with our family as we said our final farewell to a beloved husband, father, grandfather, colleague and friend,” she said.
She concluded with a prayer for her supporters: “We do not take your love and generosity for granted. We are truly humbled and deeply grateful. May God bless you and your families abundantly, replenish all that you have given, and continue to strengthen us all” .
The message was signed: “With heartfelt appreciation and love, Ajoke Silva (MFR) For and on behalf of the Jacobs Family”.
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OLU JACOBS
Olu Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death, describing him as the “Lion of Lufodo” .He was laid to rest on October 2, 2026, after a Night of Tributes at Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos and a funeral service at This Present House, Lekki .
Jacobs’ career spanned more than five decades across theatre, television and film. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before appearing in British television productions and international films. He later became one of Nollywood’s most recognisable actors, known for his portrayals of traditional rulers, chiefs and family patriarchs.
He and Silva married in 1989 and co-founded the Lufodo Group and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts. He was honoured with the national award of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2011.
WHY IT MATTERS
Grief is a lonely journey. But Joke Silva’s message is a reminder that no one grieves alone.In the 40 days since her husband’s death, she has been surrounded by an outpouring of love from Nigerians of all walks of life.
They prayed for her. They sent messages. They contributed to the funeral. They honoured his memory.
For Silva, the support was a lifeline. For Nigerians, it was a chance to say thank you to a man who entertained them for decades.
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Olu Jacobs is gone. But his legacy lives on in the hearts of those who loved him, and in the gratitude of the woman who stood by him for over three decades. ValidViewNetwork reports.