Nollywood veteran actress Joke Silva has lost her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva on August 29, 2025, at the age of 72, Silva confirmed the news on her Instagram page, paying tribute to her late brother with heartfelt words that reflected their close bond.
He was Joke Silva’s elder brother
Silva described her brother as “my easy go lucky brother” and shared affectionate nicknames for him, including “Long John Silva,” “Bros B,” and “Uncle B”
Condolence messages poured in from industry colleagues, fans, and well-wishers across social media platforms.
Hilda Dokubo and Chigul expressed their condolences, with Hilda Dokubo writing, “May his soul rest in the Lord,” and Chigul saying, “I am so sorry Aunty….so very sorry”
The loss comes at a challenging time for Silva, who is caring for her husband, veteran actor Olu Jacobs, who has been battling dementia in recent years.
