Veteran actress, Joke Silva, has reflected on her life as an iconic entertainer and marriage as she turned 60 years on Wednesday and clocked 40 years in movie industry.
Sharing beautiful photos of herself on her Instagram page, she recounted her past experiences and people she had lost in the last ten years as well as renewal of her marital vows.
The actress wrote;
Ten years ago today on my 50th birthday, we had our renewal of vows in Freedom Park on Lagos Island. Pastor Tony Rapu remarried us. Sir J and I. Six pastors were also part of the team that officiated.
In the congregation was my Mum Dr (Mrs) Abimbola Silva. She had taken a wine and white Ankara as aso ebi for the family.
My aunties Mrs Gbemi Rosiji, Aunty Olga Miller, Aunty Fracesca Emmanuel were all there. All of them in their 80s.
All of them are now on the other side of eternity. My almost twin sister Bisi was also there.
She too is on the other side of eternity. With my Dad and my late daughter.
She stressed;
I believe that’s what happens the older we get…the more milestones we hit. Memories of those we have loved and lost. However, being on this side of eternity is so good too. Challenging …definitely especially the last 5years.
Wawoo. A massive thank you to my sons Soji @mrjacobs_jnr and Gbenga @oj_poetry, , my daughter Blessing @_blessing_douglas and granddaughter Dayo @atarahbaby for making these years bearable.
Silva added;
Also my staff; Paulina, Micheal, John. Without this team these last 5years would have been impossible. Now the big 60 is here and I thank God for His oh so massive mercies. Yes that’s it. Gratitude for health, for love of family and friends. Thank you Lord.
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She then revealed that today is also her 40th anniversary for being in the movie industry, promising to publish her biography soon.
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See some photos of the birthday girl below;
