Nollywood legend Joke Silva clocked 64 on Monday, and fans across the world took to social media to shower her with love, prayers, and tributes.
The award-winning actress marked the milestone with a post on her verified Instagram page, @ajokesilva, thanking God for her journey.
She wrote: “Grateful Lord for your Mercy, your Faithfulness, for protection, for Provision, for Family, for Friends, for Colleagues. Thank you King of Glory for 64 amazing years.”
Her post quickly drew warm wishes from admirers, colleagues, and industry friends. Media mogul Mo Abudu wrote: “Happy birthday big sis, all my love.” Actress Chisom Asanya added: “Happy birthday beautiful mama.”
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Filmmaker Shan George also joined in, writing: “Happy birthday Aunty J, I wish you good health, wealth, and prosperity. More grace.”
Other fans hailed her as “sweet mummy J,” “ever gorgeous and eloquent,” and a “Nollywood goddess.”
Silva, born on September 29, 1961, in Lagos, began her acting career in the 1990s. She gained international recognition in 1998 when she starred alongside Colin Firth and Nia Long in the British-Canadian film The Secret Laughter of Women.
Over the years, she has appeared in many English and Yoruba films, winning multiple awards, including the 2006 Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
In 2012, she was appointed a goodwill ambassador by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and in 2014, she received a national honour as Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
Her fans say her career and personality continue to inspire generations of actors and movie lovers.