Joke Silva Mourns Olu Jacobs' Passing with Emotional Tribute

Joke Silva publicly expressed her grief on Instagram after the death of her husband, Olu Jacobs, who passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. She shared a tender throwback photograph of the couple on September 30, 2026, which garnered over 2,300 likes and 165 comments from fans and fellow entertainers offering their condolences.

Olu Jacobs, born Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs on July 11, 1942, was confirmed deceased by their son, Olusoji Jacobs, who referred to his father as "The Lion of Lufodo" and requested privacy for the family during their mourning. The couple, married in 1985, co-founded the Lufodo Group, a media corporation involved in film production and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts.

Olu Jacobs was a prominent figure in Nollywood, recognized for his contributions to theatre, television, and film, and received numerous accolades, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2007 and the MAA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.