Joke Silva celebrates 40 years in Nollywood

Nollywood veteran actress, Ajoke Silva is celebrating four decades in the film industry alongside her 60th birthday.

The star actress recently released stunning photos on Instagram to mark the milestone. She wrote:
“Numbers are very important to me, so this year as I turn 60, I also mark 40 years in the industry I love.”

Joke landed her breakout role in starring alongside Colin Firth and Nia Long in the British-Canadian film ‘The Secret Laughter of Women.’  The multiple award-winning actress has featured in over 100 productions since her career kicked off.

Silva is also one of the few veterans who made a successful transition to what has been described as the ‘new Nollywood’ era.

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