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  • Legendary actor, Olu Jacobs clocks 75

    Legendary actor, Olu Jacobs clocks 75

    Legendary Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs clocks 75 years old on Tuesday.

    The Ogun state born actor is married to iconic actress, Joke Silva.

    Silva took to her Instagram handle, to congratulate him.

    She wrote:
    “Happy Birthday gorgeous….75 is not beans. Thank you for all you do for me and the kids…the sacrifices.

    “With you we are always first. Thank you for all you have done for the industry…theatre …film…television.

    “Here is to many more years of impact. Happy Birthday.”

    Jacobs spent his early childhood in Kano and attended Holy Trinity School where he was a member of the debating and drama societies.

    He was inspired to take a chance with acting when he attended one of Hubert Ogunde’s annual concert party at Colonial Hotel in Kano.
    Afterwards, he secured a visa and travelled to England to study acting.

    He trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.

    He then starred in various British television shows and series in the 1970s including: The Goodies, Till Death Us Do Part, Barlow at Large, The Venturers, Angels, 1990, The Tomorrow People, The Professionals.

    In 1978, he played the role of President Mageeba in Michael Codron’s presentation of Tom Stoppard’s play Night and Day.

    In the 1980s Jacobs starred in several international films some of which include John Irvin’s war film The Dogs of War, Roman Polanski’s adventure-comedy Pirates (1986) and the family-adventure film Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (1985).

    On television he was a cast in TVS’s The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983 series).

    Jacobs has starred in over 120 Nollywood films .

    The stage and screen actor who has been in the industry since the 1970’s has remained one of Nollywood’s leading stars and role model.

    Recently, he was honoured with the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievements in acting at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA).

  • Lagos begins construction of six new arts theatres

    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday said the state government has commenced the construction of six new arts theatres as part of efforts to engage the youths and promote tourism through arts and entertainment.

    The governor, who disclosed this while inaugurating a Board of Arts and Culture for the state, said the government was also spearheading the initiatives to transform the National Museum and the iconic National Arts Theatre into world class centres of history, tourism arts and entertainment.

    The theatres, which would be located in Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Alimosho and on the Mainland, the governor said would be up and running before the end of this year.

    He said the inauguration of the Board was in line with his vision to explore private sector support to nurture new talents and generate events for a sustainable development of the creative arts sector in the state.

    Ambode said despite the achievements already recorded in the sector since assumption of his administration, there was still so much to be done if the state will achieve its aim to become a global hub for music, theatre and film.

    “The commitment of our administration to harness the huge creative talents that abound in the state in the fields of Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Sports has never been in doubt. The ultimate goal is to use all of these to drive tourism, create employment and increase the contribution of the non-oil sector to the state’s gross domestic product.

    “The Council for Arts and Culture which we have just inaugurated has a huge responsibility to translate our vision in this regard to reality,” the governor said.

    Ambode said the Board would among other things, be expected to ensure the sustainable management of arts and culture facilities and infrastructures in the state and create a sustainable framework for the sector.

    While urging the Board to generate local and international events to showcase and promote the state’s diverse talents in the field of creative arts, music, entertainment and sports, he tasked them to promote and preserve the rich cultural heritage while being sensitive to the diverse cultures of the citizens of the state.

    Besides, Governor Ambode said that in recognition of the enormous responsibilities the Board would be saddled with, his administration ensured that only seasoned professionals, notable and respected personalities were chosen to serve on the council.

    Members of Board include, arts aficionado, Mrs. Polly Alakija as Chairman, with veteran thespian, Mrs. Joke Silva, multiple award winning actor and movie producer, Mr. Kunle Afolayan, influential visual artist, Mr. Kolade Oshinowo and  foremost artist and designer, Chief Mrs. Nike Davies Okundaye as members.

    Other members are Mobee of Badagry, High Chief Patrick Yodenu, Mobee, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Adesina Odeyemi and Director of Culture at the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mrs. Saidat Otulana.

     

  • BoI partners Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva on Heartbeat the Musical

    BoI partners Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva on Heartbeat the Musical

    Having assisted filmmakers and fashion designers through different funding schemes, the Bank of Industry (BoI) continues its support for the creative industry, the latest being a stage performance produced by veteran actors and couple, Olu Jacob and Joke Silva, titled Heartbeat The Musical.

    A series of 28 shows spread across 19 days, the theatrical masterpiece, is anchored on the fictional Grace House, a well-known shelter for the homeless, where the play explores the themes of love, hate, betrayal, family, identity, politics, homelessness and social justice through music and dance .

    Depicting the everyday life and political terrain in Nigeria, ‘Heartbeat’ makes an effective portrayal of happenstances in the society with such theatrical presentation that had the audience glued to their seats for more than one hour, cheering the cast for great acting and elevated musical dialogues as the characters converge in and around Grace House in search of refuge and atonement.

    Speaking at the November 17th show at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Center, Lagos, Bank of Industry’s Director of Large Enterprises, Mr. Babatunde Joseph said the play was worth his while.

    He said: “It’s a very splendid evening and we are glad to be a part of this theatrical show, particularly when you look at the environment; a little bit of pressure, a little bit of tension. There is indeed the need to relax after the hard day’s job. There must be a good mix of work and play.

    Joseph talked about why his company is at the forefront of support for the creative industry, craving the indulgence of other investors to do the same.

    “I believe there is a tremendous opportunity for investment in the creative industry.  You can see with what has happed tonight, especially talking about the turn out even though this is a weekday. The creative industry is the place to put one’s money and we expect that the return will be worth it at the end of the day. You will be surprised that it is even during recession that people tend to embrace the creative activities even more because we really need to find a way to relax; we need to find a way to network and also an avenue where we can meet different people, including people we haven’t met in a long time. For me, I believe that investing in the creative industry will be a very good way of putting one’s money. And of course it also helps in reducing the state of unemployment. You can imagine how many of them participated in this programme today. At least they would have been empowered, and this is the kind of empowerment that we believe the creative industry should create so that people can have some money in their pocket.”

    Other officials of the bank at the show include Mrs. Uche Nwuka, Head of Creative Desk and Mrs Hadiza Olaosebikan, Head of Communications.

    Written by Tosin Otudeko and Debo Oluwatuminu, and directed by Najite Dede, Heartbeat The Musical is a tale of hope. The songs are original compositions, written by Tosin Otudeko and produced by Efosa Lawal.

    The play parades not less than 33 cast and 10 crew members, including popular actor, Femi Jacobs, who plays the role of JD Dacoster, the corrupt politician who seeks atonement in the end.

  • Chioma Ude, Ali Baba, Joke Silva to represent entertainment industry on FG/TEF partnership

    Chioma Ude, Ali Baba, Joke Silva to represent entertainment industry on FG/TEF partnership

    SEQUEL to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the federal ministry of information and culture and the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) at the National Theatre, Lagos last Tuesday, minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appointed three representatives from the entertainment industry to join the TEF team on the best way to engage stakeholders on the actualisation of the partnership.

    They include founder and CEO of Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Ms. Chioma Ude, foremost comedian, Mr. Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere, aka Ali Baba and veteran actress, Joke Silva.

    The trio, who are independent entertainment promoters, will work closely with TEF towards a wider parley, and produce a blue print on the structural support and policies needed for the growth of the creative sector.

    The minister was optimistic that the partnership with TEF will help to reposition the creative industries in Nigeria.

    “The MoU contained details of how we will work together to execute our partnership,” he said.

    “More specifically, the areas of collaboration will include the creation of an enabling business environment for the creative industries with such incentives as easy access to finance; the structuring of the creative industries to enable it generate independent revenues locally and also boost exports to increase Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings; and comprehensive statistics about the creative industries, including its size and projections, to guide potential local and foreign investors.”

    The minister noted that Nigeria currently has creative industries but no creative economy; hence, the partnership will “leverage the experience of the private sector to help the creative

    Also speaking at the event, CEO of TEF, Parminder Vir, OBE, noted that the future of the creative industry in Nigeria is bright.

    “Nigeria has an abundance of creative excellence, talent and cultural IP in film, television, music, fashion, ICT, performing arts and this partnership is designed to support the growth of this sector for leading businesses, facilities, entrepreneurs and institutions engaged in the fast growing sector,” she said.

    The event was attended by major industry players, including Nollywood and music stars and comedians, as well as beneficiaries of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme, which aims to identify, over 10 years, a total of 10,000 African start-ups and entrepreneurs with ideas that can generate at least 1,000,000 new jobs and contribute at least 10 billion dollars in new annual revenues across Africa.

  • Joke Silva bags ambassadorial deal

    Joke Silva bags ambassadorial deal

    VETERAN actress Joke Silva has landed an endorsement deal with a licensed Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), AIICO Pension Managers Limited (APML), a subsidiary of AIICO Insurance Plc.

    The actress was recently unveiled as the brand ambassador with aim of infusing a bit of entertainment into their retirement plan.

    “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, working together is Success,” stated the actress while posting the pictures of the contract.

    “With the right partner, you’re unstoppable! Meet our brand Ambassador.”

  • AIICO Pension unveils Joke Silva as brand ambassador

    AIICO Pension unveils Joke Silva as brand ambassador

    •Marks 10th anniversary

    AIICO Pension Managers Limited (APML) has unveiled star actress, Ms Joke Silva as its brand ambassador.

    This is coming just as the company marked its 10th anniversary and also launched its Social Corporate Responsibility (CSR) project.

    The Head, Strategic Planning and Corporate Communications, Tunde Ottun in a statement said the partnership with Ms. Silva was strategic to promote the AIICO Pension brand and greatly improve public acceptance of retirement planning and pension in general.

    He said: “A giant stride in the direction of realizing our vision was made with the recent signing of Ms. Joke Silva, an actress, producer and TV personality, as a Brand Ambassador. Our decision to partner with a brand ambassador was also predicated on the need to infuse ‘colour’ to the ongoing discussions around retirement planning, in order to ramp up public appeal. Hence, Ms. Silva, being a well-known and respected member of the Nigerian entertainment industry was one of the first names that came to our minds.

    “We have no doubt that she will be a perfect fit and we are glad she accepted to partner with our company on our quest to secure the inclusion of more Nigerians under the Contributory Pension Scheme,  especially in the drive to expand pension coverage to the informal sector.”

    In a similar development, the company as a way of giving back to the society undertook some renovation work at the Old People’s Home Yaba, Lagos.

    According to him, it also formed part of the activities to commemorate the company’s 10th anniversary.

    “We wanted to celebrate the occasion of the anniversary with senior citizens. So we decided to identify an Old People’s Home, undertake selected projects on their wish list and celebrate with them at the unveiling ceremony,” he added.

  • Joke Silva, Kemi LalaAkindoju fight for Women rights

    Joke Silva, Kemi LalaAkindoju fight for Women rights

    Mainevents in collaboration with The Simi Johnson Organisation are presenting the critically acclaimed stage play A Past Came Calling, starring award winning actress Joke Silva, Kemi LalaAkindoju and others.

    The play schedule for Friday 27th and Saturday 28th of November respectively at the MUSON Centre, Agip recital hall, Lagos is produced by GbemiShasore, and written by UcheMacauley.

    The central message in A Past Came Calling is that violence, including sexual violence against women and girls is a grave and pervasive violation of women’s human rights.

    The upcoming play delves into many topical issues relating to gender based violence, which affects everyone across the globe. It aims to inform, correct and no doubt, entertain. The play is also part of events lined up to celebrate this year’s International day for the elimination of violence against women.

     

     

     

     

  • Joke Silva releases funeral plans for late mum

    Joke Silva releases funeral plans for late mum

    Nigeria’s award winning Nollywood actress, Joke Silva has revealed the funeral plans for her late mother, Dr Marianne Abimbola Silva.
    According to the plan, the Christian Wake keep held on Wednesday, 29th July at the City hall in Lagos between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
    The funeral service is scheduled to hold at the Cathedral Church of Christ Marina, Lagos on Thursday, July 30 by 11:00 am.
    The Silva matriarch passed on about a week ago at the age of 89.
    Joke’s other siblings from her includes Biyi Silva, Bisi Silva, Jumoke Daodu and Lape Silva
    The mother of the respected thespian is the first female doctor in Nigeria.
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  • Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs cover TW magazine for 30th anniversary

    Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs cover TW magazine for 30th anniversary

    CELEBRATING their 30th wedding anniversary, veteran Nollywood couple, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva, have covered the bridal edition of Today’s Woman Magazine.

    In the July/August edition of the magazine, the couple share how they have made it work for 30 years, the loss of their child, acting as therapy for them, among other touching issues.

    On the recent issue of the magazine, Joke speaks on the number of dates they have been on and the most romantic of them. “It’s been a long time and a couple hundred dates, I don’t really remember which was our most romantic because Olu has given me so many,” she said.

    Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs was born to parents from Egba Alake, and attended Holy Trinity School in Kano, Nigeria. He trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England.

    He has starred in various British television shows and series in the 1970s like The Goodies, Till Death Us Do Part, The Tomorrow People and lots more. In the 1980s Jacobs starred in several international films some of which include John Irvin’s war film The Dogs of War, Roman Polanski’s adventure-comedy Pirates and the family-adventure film Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend. He has starred in over 120 Nollywood films.

    Joke Silva was born in Lagos, Nigeria, into a family of four children. She attended Holy Child College in Lagos, after which she studied English at the University of Lagos. She then relocated to England and studied drama at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

    Silva has also starred in several films and television series, some which include Secret Laughter of Women, 30 Days, Letters to a Stranger, Widow’s Cot, For Coloured Girls and the Africa Movie Academy Award-nominated films White Waters and The Amazing Grace.

  • Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs cover TW magazine for 30th anniversary

    Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs cover TW magazine for 30th anniversary

    Celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, veteran Nollywood couple, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva, have covered the bridal edition of Today’s Woman Magazine.

    In the July/August edition of the magazine, the couple share how they have made it work for 30 years, the loss of their child, acting as therapy for them, among other touching issues.

    On the recent issue of the magazine, Joke speaks on the number of dates they have been on and the most romantic of them. “It’s been a long time and a couple hundred dates, I don’t really remember which was our most romantic because Olu has given me so many,” she said.

    Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs was born to parents from Egba Alake, and attended Holy Trinity School in Kano, Nigeria. He trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England.

    He has starred in various British television shows and series in the 1970s like The Goodies, Till Death Us Do Part, The Tomorrow People and lots more. In the 1980s Jacobs starred in several international films some of which include John Irvin’s war film The Dogs of War, Roman Polanski’s adventure-comedy Pirates and the family-adventure film Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend. He has starred in over 120 Nollywood films.

    Joke Silva was born in Lagos, Nigeria, into a family of four children. She attended Holy Child College in Lagos, after which she studied English at the University of Lagos. She then relocated to England, and studied drama at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.

    Silva has also starred in several films and television series, some which include Secret Laughter of Women, 30 Days, Letters to a Stranger, Widow’s Cot, For Coloured Girls and the Africa Movie Academy Award-nominated films White Waters and The Amazing Grace.