Joke Silva

Joke Silva is a Nigerian actress, director, and producer whose work spans English- and Yoruba-language film and theatre.

The Secret Laughter of Women: A 1999 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Peter Schwab and starring Colin Firth and Nia Long. Silva appears in this international film, one example of her screen work.
Olu Jacobs: A Nigerian actor known for his work in theatre, film, and television. Jacobs is Silva's husband and a frequent collaborator in Nigerian theatre and film.
Nollywood: The Nigerian film industry, encompassing multiple languages, production networks, and styles. Silva's film career is part of this broad and multilingual industry.
Lufodo Group: A Nigerian entertainment company founded by Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs. The company reflects Silva's work as a producer and arts entrepreneur.
The Kingmaker: A Nigerian political drama film directed by Kemi Adetiba and released in 2022. Silva plays a prominent role in this film about political influence.
Amaka Igwe: A Nigerian filmmaker, producer, and director known for television dramas and feature films. Igwe's film and television work helped shape the industry in which Silva built her career.
Yoruba cinema: Film made in or associated with the Yoruba language and Yoruba-speaking communities. Her work in Yoruba-language productions connects her to this cinema tradition.
Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts: A Nigerian performing arts school established by Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs. The academy extends her work into training actors and theatre professionals.
The Royal Hibiscus Hotel: A 2017 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Ishaya Bako. Silva appears in this contemporary Nigerian feature.
Tunde Kelani: A Nigerian filmmaker and cinematographer known for films rooted in Yoruba culture and language. Kelani's Yoruba-language filmmaking offers a major context for Silva's screen work.

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Omotola Jalade EkeindeRelated: Her established work in performance and training forms part of Nollywood’s professional context.