Actress Joke Silva, who is the wife to veteran actor Olu Jacobs, has broken her silence on viral rumours on social media that her husband and veteran is dead.
Joke, while speaking with PMNEWS on Sunday, June 30, debunked the rumour, saying “her husband is alive and doing just fine.”
Also, a video of Olu Jacobs debunking claims about his death while having a haircut has also emerged online.
In a video released by his family, Jacobs, who was struggling with his speech, described the reports as lies.
In the footage, the frail-looking actor was having his hair cut by his son, who asked him, “Hello, dad, can you hear me? They said you died.”
Popular Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has debunked widespread reports of his death.
In a video released by his family, Jacobs, who was struggling with his speech, described the reports as lies.
In the footage, the frail-looking actor was having his hair cut by his son, who asked him, “Hello, dad, can you hear me? They said you died.”
Responding, the actor said: “I can hear, no, it’s a lie – I’m alive.”
Speaking further, the son said: “We are going to Ikoyi Club today and they will see you, all those foolish people.”
Watch the video below:
It was widely reported that Olu Jacobs passed away on Sunday but his family and the Actors Guild of Nigeria denied the reports.
This is the third time rumours about the death of Olu Jacobs will be making rounds on social media.
In 2020, Joke Silva confirmed the news of her husband Olu Jacobs’ death to be false.
The family’s video confirmation has brought relief and joy to many, celebrating the actor’s continued life and legacy.
See some reactions below:
grace_emmanuel_52: “People are carrying rumors , this is an indication that he still has more years to spend in this world. Quick recovery sir.”
oluwatumininugbonjubola: “Why are they posting that kind of sensitive info I even typed RIP Legend may you live long Legend no sudden death for you.”
starprosper4: “May God be with him, he’s not actually sick it’s old age sickness..more protection sir.”
nene_george: “This video just broke my heart, I just remembered when my dad was sick and couldn’t do anything for himself.”
omogboluisraelakpo: “He is even stronger than those spreading fake rumours about him.”
kikicollection1: “u r alive 🙏,omo😭😭😭😭 roll down my eyes seeing dis man like dis ,look like my fada wen e was 90,same face caption.”
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