Joke Silva

In Sickness and in Health: Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs’ Unyielding Love in the Face of Dementia

In a recent interview with renowned media personality and actress, Nancy Isime, Joke Silva, the iconic figure of Nollywood, bravely shed light on the profound challenges she and her husband, Olu Jacobs, have faced in their marriage. Joke Silva, known for her remarkable talent and captivating performances, unveiled the painful truth about her husband’s ailment... Read More

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Media Blog: Accelerate TV is Back With New Season of Hit Show, “The Olive”

Directed by Tolu Ajayi and Edith Nwekenta and produced by Esse Akwawa, “The Olive” has quickly become one of the most popular shows on the network, thanks to its gripping storyline and talented cast. Episode 1 of “The Olive” season 2 was recently released on Accelerate Plus and the Accelerate TV’s YouTube channel. The synoptic... Read More

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February 23, 2023

Joke Silva prays for a Tinubu win ahead of Saturday’s elections

Joke Silva, a highly regarded actress known for her immense talent and impact on the Nigerian film industry, has publicly expressed her support for Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the nation gears up for the upcoming election on February 25. With a total of 18 candidates vying for... Read More

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January 13, 2023

I was placed on medication for life – Mercy Johnson opens up on cancer scare

Mercy Johnson, a star in the Nigerian film industry, has now spoken publicly about her battle with cancer and the subsequent life-altering surgery she had. Mercy Johnson revealed this on the most recent episode of her YouTube cooking program where she was joined by special guest Joke Silva for a chat. Mercy Johnson inquired during... Read More

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Rubbin’ Minds’ #IWMSpecial powered by Lipton: Should we go easy on this ‘gender thing’?

‘I want to challenge women. Let’s go easy on the gender thing. The only difference is the physiology Ambassador Folake Marcus Bello on Rubin Mind’s International Women’s Month special powered by Lipton. On this very special episode, show host, Bolanle Olukanni sits with Nigeria’s former ambassador to Zambia and Malawi as they discuss the progress... Read More

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The special series of Rubbin’ Minds, powered by Lipton, starts 7th March at 3 pm on Channels Television

Joke Silva, Aisha Yesufu, Agatha Amata, Nigerian First Ladies and others lead the line-up for Rubbin’ Minds IWM special powered by Lipton In celebration of international women’s month 2021, Rubbin’ Minds is celebrating women who have continued to shine and grow in their various fields and in all works of life. Where women have been... Read More

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November 21, 2020

Radio Now 95.3FM announces Joke Silva as Head of Faculty for its two-week trainee program

The soon-to-launch radio station – Radio Now 95.3FM has announced award-winning veteran actress – Joke Silva as Head of Faculty for its two-week trainee programme conducted by RED|For Africa’s talent hub, REDx on behalf of Radio Now. The two-week boot camp will equip several applicants with the skills needed to begin a career in different aspects of radio presenting, audio production and other broadcasting. Successful... Read More

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November 13, 2020

Kunle Afolayan joins the #MeToo Movement with Citation

In 2018, allegations of sexual harassment by many men in high positions became rife in media reports and the year has been tagged the #MeToo year. A lot of discussions centered on issues of sexual harassment and abuse of power. Since then, there has been more awareness around the world. Nigeria even had its #MeToo... Read More

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Just In: ‘Olu Jacobs is alive and well’

Social media has in the last few hours been awash with rumors on the death of veteran Actor, Olu Jacobs. With a number of Nigerians taking to various platforms to share the unconfirmed report, close sources to the family have confirmed same to be fake including Nollywood Actor and Producer, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju. ‘Lala’ who... Read More

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Mohamed Yahya

January 29, 2020

Mohamed Yahya wants to accelerate development in Africa & he wants Nigeria’s biggest stars to help out

“People tell me I have a high tolerance of risk,” Mohamed Yahya tells me as we sit to have a discussion about the expectations for his tenure as the country representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nigeria. As the youngest country representative from the UNDP to work with Nigeria, Mr. Yahya is... Read More

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November 15, 2019

Ada the Country, a woman’s survival story berths at MUSON, Jan 2

Doyenne Circle Teams up with Lala Akindoju, Titilope Sonuga to bring you Ada The Country; A Musical with Kate Henshaw as Lead Ada the Country, a stage Musical from the stable of Doyenne Circle is set to hit the stage of the MUSON Centre on 2 January, 2020. Produced and Directed by the multi-award... Read More

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September 9, 2019

Omawumi, Nancy Isime, Chigul, Eku Edewor, Chioma Akpotha, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, others attend grand finale of ”The Wives”

Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Omawumi, Nancy Isime, Chigul, Eku Edewor, Chioma Akpotha, were among the personalities at the grand finale of the stage play titled ‘The Wives’ which took place yesterday at the Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos. Hosted by journalist, Olamide Akintobi, the play is produced and directed by Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju under The Make it... Read More

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August 26, 2019

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Chidi Okereke, Daniel Ademinokan give thumbs up to ‘The Set-Up Movie breaking the Nollywood status quo

The Set Up hit all cinemas on the 9th of August and the fans are completely in love! Since the release of the blockbuster directed by the acclaimed Niyi Akinmolayan Movie lovers and fans all around have taken to social media to express their “ pride “ with some likening it to top Hollywood blockbuster... Read More

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Trust no one and believe nothing – Behind the mystery and glam of The Set Up Movie Premiere at Filmhouse Cinemas

It was a night of glamour, mystery and drama as celebrities and influencers strutted their stuff at the premiere of the most anticipated Nollywood movie of the year ‘The Set-Up’ which was celebrated on the 4th of August 2019 with a masque ball themed event at the Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki phase 1. The movie directed by critically acclaimed and the most... Read More

The Set-up’s Masque Ball themed Movie Premiere: One Night. One Look. Three features for a Stylist/Designer

What happens when the sun goes down? The stars come out to play. ‘The Set-Up’, a movie set to premiere at IMAX Filmhouse Cinema in Lekki on the 4th of August 2019 will be a stage for the brightest stars to shine, with its Masque Ball theme. This is the Hunger Games but think fashion,... Read More

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Kathryn Fasegha’s ‘2 Weeks in Lagos’ is set to screen at the Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival is currently underway in well, Cannes, France. And this year, African film practitioners will get the chance to market their films, interact, find partners and expand their professional network with other film industry professionals at Marché du Film, world’s biggest film market. We already know that we are going to have... Read More

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Here are the Nollywood stars attending the 2019 Cannes Film Festival

This year’s Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off yesterday in Cannes, France, and it was preceded by a little buzz: African filmmakers, artistes and distributors will get a section to market their films at festival. The Pavillon Afriques, a platform for the promotion of African and Black cinema to film professionals from across the globe,... Read More

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Bisi Silva

Obituary: Bisi Silva, godmother of contemporary art from Africa

The art world, locally and internationally, mourns the loss of Bisi Silva, influential curator, founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA), a nonprofit art gallery and education center in Lagos. Silva, a peerless patron of contemporary art- and of the Lagos art scene- who nurtured the career growth of countless contemporary... Read More

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February 12, 2019

Joke Silva will attend the 2019 Cannes Film Festival to discuss women in film as a panelist

This year’s Cannes Film Festival will be huge for African films, in that African filmmakers, artists, distributors and key stakeholders in the industry will have the opportunity to showcase contents and unique potential, made possible by Pavillon Afriques. In that spirit, Joke Silva will be joining industry professionals for the festival but specifically as a panelist... Read More

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February 11, 2019

First Lady of Kwara, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Chioma Akpotha, others stun at premiere of Diamonds in the Sky

Diamonds in the Sky, a movie by leading Non-Governmental Organisation, Leah Foundation was created in partnership with Sterling Bank to create awareness for breast and cervical issues affecting women across Nigeria. The star-studded movie which premiered at Viva Cinemas, Ilorin had in attendance; Her Excellency, First Lady of Kwara State, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, ace director,... Read More

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December 19, 2018

Toyin Abraham, Joke Silva, Beverly Naya Set To Feature In Kathryn Fasegha’s Star-Studded Movie “2 Weeks In Lagos”

Award winning filmmaker Kathryn Fasega is set to produce an unusual love story in Lagos Nigeria which features prominent Nigerian actors like Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Tina Mba, Beverly Naya, Toyin Abraham, Shaffy Bello, Fathia Williams, Mawuli Gavor and many more. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday the 11th Of December, Kathryn announced that her new... Read More

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December 4, 2018

Dignitaries, Celebrities turn out for Grand Premiere of Chief Daddy

On Sunday, all roads led to the grand premiere of the highly anticipated movie, Chief Daddy, which took place in the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The EbonyLife Films production, directed by Niyi Akimolayan, was screened for guests who got the chance to view the movie for the very first time. In line with the... Read More

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November 19, 2018

Chief Daddy exclusively debuted for cast, select media and stakeholders

On Thursday, November 15th, 2018, EbonyLife Films hosted selected guests to an exclusive screening of upcoming feature film, Chief Daddy. Members of the press, cast and cinema operators were all present to view the movie as it debuted for the first time at the new Filmhouse cinema, Twin Waters, Oniru, Lagos. As anticipated, Chief... Read More

November 17, 2018

HEAR WORD! stage play to tour Lagos, New York, California and Hamburg

The highly anticipated HEAR WORD! stage play returns to Lagos this December 28, 29 & 30th, 2018, at the MUSON Centre, as part of an international tour which includes New York, California and Hamburg. The critically acclaimed woman empowerment play shares generational stories highlighting political, social and cultural factors that limit the lives of women.... Read More

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November 5, 2018

Ayo Ayoola says ‘If I Am President’ will spark off a revolution

Inspired by the political crisis and plight of the masses, ‘If I am President’ starring former Project Fame winner, Ayo Ayoola and produced by Bright Wonder Obasi premiered at the Genesis Cinema, Lekki, Lagos over the weekend. Speaking at the premiere, Ayoola who played the lead role of president, said, “My character was a young... Read More

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September 28, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West makes another controversial slavery comment | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Joke Silva says we should not “be deceived by what goes on on social media” In an interview with Genevieve Magazine, which she posted on Instagram she said, “Don’t be deceived by what goes on... Read More

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Light in the dark

[The Film Blog] The “Light in The Dark” Trailer has Joke Silva, Rita Dominic and Kalu Ikeagwu and We Are Still Not Impressed

I was few seconds into watching the trailer for Ekene Som Mekwunye’s upcoming film Light in The Dark when I realised that I didn’t know what the story was about. Then I heard Kalu Ikeagwu’s character say lightly to Rita Dominic’s character: “Let’s celebrate East meeting West.” To be honest, I was thinking he was... Read More

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Tunde Kelani

January 1, 2018

[The Media Blog] President Buhari appoints Tunde Kelani to head National Film and Video Censor Board

Filmmaker Tunde Kelani has been named as head of the NFVCB on Friday, an appointment by President Buhari along with 209 chairmen and 1258 board members into federal agencies and government parastatals. Aside Kelani, veteran actress Joke Silva was also appointed as a member of the board and it will be a second appointment for... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Tupac Shakur’s ex-girlfriend to sell a photo of his penis; G-worldwide accuses Kiss Daniel of “misleading the public” | More stories

Thursdays are for throwbacks and catchups! So here’s almost everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and the ones that broke while you slept – and are still buzzing today. G-worldwide accuses Kiss Daniel of evading service of court papers The legal battle between Nigerian singer, Kiss Daniel and his former label, G-worldwide Entertainment Ltd... Read More

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