Veteran Nollywood
actress, Joke Silva has announced that her husband and colleague, Olu
Jacobs, will be featuring in a stage play come December as part of his 80th
birthday celebration.
In the post shared on her
Instagram page, the actress stated that the stage play titled ‘Holy Child’, was
written by her husband, Olu Jacobs, and features them as a couple.
She wrote: “Olu Jacobs as Joseph,
Joke Silva as Mary in the Musical HOLY CHILD written by Olu Jacobs and directed
by late Tunde Oloyede. The first stage production by Lufodo the production
outfit owned by the duo. Holy Child premiered at the National Theatre Cinema
Hall 2 in December 1986. It was performed again in 1987 and again in 1993. It
will be performed in December 2022 @ Glover Memorial Hall by Lufodo. 80th
birthday loading”
Many fans of Olu Jacobs who
have missed him on the screen took to Joke Silva’s comment section to express
their excitement over the good news.
yemisiwada wrote: “Can’t
wait!!! You too were magic together also on stage. You’ve been blessed my
sister.”
moniquedvibe wrote: “You Both
are the biggest Inspiration we’ve ever had in the Industry, when people say
marriage can’t work between two in the Creative industry, I’m proud to show
them my Mentors, that anything is possible, it’s only a choice. I love you Mama
and Papa.”
kemimercy wrote: “This is pure
Grace and Mercy. Big Congratulations ma… It’s a success already and God
continue to keep your home. AMEN”
beadsbykunbyy wrote: “While
growing up i am always happy to see you both on our screen, my favourite
artistes of all time especially pa olu Jacob cos he is such a handsome man”
sexy_henry wrote: “I’ll love
to attend such a great couple may God protect and keep y’all together for us
Amen”
queenaminathe2nd wrote: “Ah, I
was a child when this came out. I didn’t watch it sad enough but I remember the
ads promoting the play, RMD and Mrs Taiwo Ajayi Lycett featured in it as well.”
