Joke Silva label him βShowboyβ and noted that some of his fans have been celebrating his birthday since May
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ace Nollywood actress and movie director, Joke Silva has taken to social media to hail her husband and veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, who turned 81 today, July 11.
The renowned thespian seized the opportunity to share a photograph of her husband and penned a lovely birthday note to him on her official Instagram page.
In the now-viral post, Joke Silva expressed gratitude to God and extended warm wishes to the highly revered actor.
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She went on to label him βShowboyβ and noted that some of his fans have been celebrating his birthday since May.
She, however, corrected the erroneous impression, saying he was born in July.
Taking to her social media page, she wrote:β
Showboyβ¦.Happy birthday dearest as you add plus 1 @olujacobs. God is goodβ¦always. Sir Js fans have been celebrating his birthday since May 
Note β¦today is the official day 11th July,β
After Joke Silvaβs post made the rounds online, many Nigerian celebrities and fans of her hubby trooped to their social media pages to greet him.
Many of those who commented prayed for him and eulogised him for gracing their TV screens with his unique talent.
Actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, wrote βHappy birthday pathfinder. My knees are on the ground. Because you are, Iβmβ
Another Nollywood thespian, Femi Adebayo said: βHappy birthday Daddy. LLNPβ
An IG user identified as tsn740 added: βHappy birthday sir. Wishing you more years ahead filled with Godβs strengthβ
Another internet user @kennyluv3 also said: βHappy Birthday daddy J we love you immensely God will continue to be with you and restore back your healthβ
While @funkepdl wrote: βHappy blessed birthday sir, may you continue to grow gracefully in Jesus name. Amenβ
