Today is celebrated actor, Olu Jacobs’ 75th birthday – and to celebrate the love of her life as well as the father of her two children, Joke Silva, his wife of over 20 years, took to her Instagram page showering him with thanks and appreciation.
Below is her loving tribute to the acting giant:’Happy Birthday gorgeous…75 is not beans !!!’
Undone, she added: ‘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.’
Born on July 11, 1942, Olu, from Ogun State, met and fell in love with Joke at the National Theater in Iganmu, Lagos. This was not long after his return from the United Kingdom.
They got married in 1989 and ever since have continued to rank among Nigeria’s most celebrated and renowned show biz couples.