How I Balance Work and Caring for Olu, Amidst Rumors That He's Gone - Joke Silva

Beloved Nollywood actress Joke Silva is opening up in a new interview with Saturday Sun about: how she balances her work as an actor, caring for her husband, veteran actor Olu Jacobs who is battling Dementia with Lewy bodies, and juggling all that while regularly fielding rumors about Olu's passing. Here is what Joke Silva had to say about the whole ordeal.

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During her interview, Joke Silva was asked "How do you feel or react to these constant rumors of your husband’s death?" to which she said:

JOKE SILVA: I think it is very callous of the people who do it. I think all they are doing is click baiting to increase traffic to their websites. The damage is to us who are with him, because we see him and know he is fine. Some people who are barely related to us also face pressure when these things happen because people call them all the time to commiserate with them when they cannot get through to us. And it is unfair. We get pressure too, but I have learnt over the years to protect my sanity. When things like that start, I just turn off my phone, because of the incessant calls. We are lucky, though, because whenever it happens, some few people who have a good understanding of social media reach out to us, and when they confirm the truth, they quickly put it out there.

Then, she was asked "How have you been balancing your high-profile career while you still care for your husband; how do you keep yourself emotionally and physically balanced?" to which she said:

JOKE SILVA: I rely on a lot of support. It is something that cannot be managed alone. Also, the nature of a high-profile career means being in the public eye, and over the years, I have learnt to manage this with experience. I try to always be polite, as people can sometimes forget that you’re human and not always available. When it comes to family issues, being emotionally available is crucial. To the glory of God, challenges don’t usually come all at once. I also believe in taking breaks, spending time with friends, and doing things I enjoy. I’ve learnt to appreciate the journey itself, as one of my mentees wisely said. There is no final destination until the end of life, so it’s important to enjoy the process and handle challenges as they come.

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