Joke Silva Returns to Instagram After Husband Olu Jacobs's Death
Joke Silva has made her first Instagram post since the death of her husband, Olu Jacobs. On September 30, two weeks after the announcement, she shared a photo tribute to the legendary actor.
By Sylvester Eyamah
Oct 1, 2026, 12:13 PM · 1 min read

Veteran performer Joke Silva has posted on Instagram for the first time since her husband, Olu Jacobs, died. News of the legendary actor's death was made public on September 16. On September 30, two weeks later, Silva, his wife, came back to the platform and shared a photographic tribute. The image captures Silva and Jacobs smiling toward the camera. In the post's caption, the actress included a white heart emoji, a symbol of pure love and genuine affection.
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