Joke Silva Breaks Silence After 40 Days of Mourning Late Husband Olu Jacobs
Kehinde Adeleye
Veteran actress Joke Silva has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support following the death of her husband, legendary actor Olu Jacobs, as the family marked the end of its 40-day mourning period.
Silva, in a statement shared on her Instagram page on Saturday, October 31, 2026, thanked friends, colleagues, fans and well-wishers who stood by the family during the difficult period.
Writing on behalf of the Jacobs family, she acknowledged the prayers, kind words, visits, phone calls, messages, gifts and financial contributions towards the late actor’s funeral.
“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 that the support received had meant more to the family than words could adequately express.
Silva also appreciated Nigerians for honouring her husband’s life and celebrating his contributions to the entertainment industry.
“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.
The actress concluded with prayers for those who supported the family, asking God to bless them, replenish their contributions and continue to strengthen them.
Olu Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death in an Instagram post.
The veteran actor, fondly known as the “Lion of Lufodo”, was buried in Lagos on October 2.
His burial followed a Night of Tributes held on September 30 at Glover Memorial Hall and a funeral service at This Present House, Lekki.
