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Joke Silva celebrates her husband Olu Jacobs' 81st birthday

Olu Jacobs, a talented actor, turns 81 today, July 11, 2023, and his wife, Joke Silva, has resorted to social media to wish him a happy birthday. In her Instagram post, the veteran actress reminded her followers that today is Olu Jacobs' official birthday. Fans have been celebrating him since May, according to her caption. She captioned a photograph of her hubby, "Showboy...Happy birthday, @_olujacobs, as you add another year to your life. God is always good. Since May, Sir J's admirers have been celebrating his birthday. Take note that today is the 11th of July."The actress has been open about her husband's struggle with dementia since 2021 and has been by his side every step of the way. Silva recently spoke up about how they have been coping and what it has been like loving him post-dementia, saying that "sometimes it feels like her husband 'is no longer there'. She did, however, make note of how good a father he is to their children. Even though he has stepped out of the acting scene, Jacobs is a world-class actor and legend in the Nollywood sector. Prior to his illness, he had harnessed his acting skills for decades, garnering a whopping 40 years of experience under his belt. He has been described as 'one of Nollywood's finest actors, the best role interpreter, and the best manipulator of words'. Fans and other Nollywood celebrities have felicitated the actor and prayed for his recovery in his wife's comment section