Joke Silva celebrates 65th birthday after four-decade career

Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva is celebrating her 65th birthday, marking over four decades of work in theatre, television, and film. Her career includes notable roles in international productions such as ‘The Secret Laughter of Women’ and acclaimed performances in films like ‘White Waters’, for which she won an Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

Other significant roles include her portrayal of the older Funmilayo Ransome Kuti in the 2024 biographical film ‘Funmilayo Ransome Kuti’, as well as appearances in ‘Phone Swap’, ‘The Royal Hibiscus Hotel’, and the Netflix series ‘Blood Sisters’.

Actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) publicly honored Silva on social media, describing her as a dear friend and colleague. He commended her dedication to her craft and her contributions to the growth of the Nigerian creative industry, while also acknowledging her recent period of mourning following the death of her husband, Jay Silva.