Veteran Nollywood thespian Joke Silva, the wife of veteran actor, Olu Jacob’s has debunked the rumour of her husband’s death, saying he is much alive and doing just fine.

This is the second time rumours about the death of the legendary Nigerian actor will be making the rounds on social media.

Joke Silva in her reply to an sms inquiry by our reporter replied “My husband is alive and doing just fine.”

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A close source to the family (name withheld), told Vanguard on phone that the AGN President told him that he spoke with the wife today and they spoke for over one hour without any mention of such news.

“Somebody who has lost a husband cannot be that chatty and Gail on phone,” the source said.

Also, Betty Irabor, an associate of the family has also debunked the rumour.

The final nail on the coffin of the rumour was a broadcast by Channels TV where they were seen speaking with the actor who said he is alive and in fact preparing to go to Ikoyi Club this evening.

Renowned rapper Olamide responded to a troll who questioned his contribution to the Afrobeat genre and his lack of significant achievements.

Rather than taking offensc, Olamide chose a compassionate approach, praying for the troll’s healing and sending him love and blessings.

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“Why haven’t you achieved anything useful for Afrobeats yet?”, the troll wrote

Olamide prayed for him to find healing and sent him God’s love.

“I pray you find healing. Sending you loads of God’s love”, Olamide wrote.

The late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, will be laid to rest on Friday, June 28, in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Videos circulating on social media on Friday reveal the arrival of his body as family, friends, and colleagues gather to bid him a final farewell.

A night of tribute was held in his honour on Wednesday, in Enugu State, with fellow actors Charles Anwurum and Victor Osuagwu, among those who paid their last respects.

Earlier this month, The PUNCH reported that the Actors Guild of Nigeria held a candlelight procession to pay tribute to Mr. Ibu and other deceased actors at Unity Fountain in Abuja.

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A novelty football match was also organised by Rangers International Football Club and celebrities, among others, to honour Mr. Ibu.

The actor died on March 2, 2024, after a prolonged sickness.

In October 2023, Mr. Ibu revealed his struggle with diabetes. A month later, his leg was amputated after enduring seven surgeries.

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