Olu Jacobs to celebrate birthday after death rumours
Joke Silva, Nigerian actress and wife to veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, has dismissed rumours making the rounds that her husband is dead.
She also added that he will be celebrating his birthday next month.
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Recall there was rumour about Jacobs death recently, however Silva who found the news depressing said he is alive and well.
Speaking to journalists, she also made it known that Jacobs will turn a year older next month.
The veteran actress further stated that the family had been getting calls from friends and associates who had wanted to know if the report was true.
Shortly after the false report emerged online, a family friend to the couple, actress Lala Akindoju, debunked it saying the veteran actor is doing fine.
In a tweet, Akindoju warned Nigerians from peddling fake news as she said she spoke with Jacobs and he is “alive and well.”
Considered one of Nollywood’s most inspiring couple, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva are very much celebrated in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
The entertainment couple have been praised for their contributions to the Nigerian film industry and promotion of the African heritage.
