In a heartwarming effort to dispel persistent death rumors, actress Joke Silva took her husband, the iconic Olu Jacobs, for a relaxing outing at the prestigious Ikoyi Club in Lagos.
The couple’s cheerful spirits were captured in a brief 13-second video shared by the family on Sunday. The footage shows Him and His wife enjoying their time together, seemingly unaffected by the malicious rumors circulating about his health.
Nigerian columnist Betty Irabor confirmed the couple’s well-being in a social media post on Sunday. “Olu Jacobs is well and alive; please disregard all rumors of his death. He is alive, please,” she wrote.
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Repeated Rumors of Olu Jacobs’ Death
This is not the first instance of death rumors surrounding the veteran actor. Similar false reports circulated online in June 2020, gaining traction on platforms like Twitter (now called X) and Facebook. Monalisa Chinda-Coker, who was the spokesperson for the Actors Guild of Nigeria at the time, later debunked these rumors.
Again, in August 2022, there was renewed speculation about His death, which his wife vehemently denied, threatening legal action against those spreading the false information.
Olu Jacobs’ Health Battle
Although Olu Jacobs has been absent from the movie scene for a while, he made a public appearance at the Africa International Film Festival Awards (AFRIFF) in Lagos, where he appeared unwell. In a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo on Channels Television, His wife revealed that her husband has been battling Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) for several years.
“He is coping with challenges that have been ongoing for some years. It’s known as dementia with Lewy Body. It is a degenerative disease that affects the brain, similar to Parkinson’s disease in that it affects the brain but causes no shaking. It has an effect on the individual,” she explained.
The Strength of Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs
Despite the health challenges and malicious rumors, The couple continue to show resilience and strength. Their recent appearance at Ikoyi Club is a testament to their enduring spirit and love for each other.
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