Media Team
Renowned Nollywood icon Joke Silva is grappling with profound grief.
Her beloved elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, has passed away.
The celebrated actress revealed this heartbreaking news in an Instagram post shared on Thursday.
She disclosed that her brother left this world on August 29, 2025, at 72 years old.
Joke Silva poured out her emotions in a moving tribute, honoring their unbreakable connection.
Her poignant words read, “With humble acceptance of divine will, we announce the heavenly transition of my cherished brother, John Olabiyi Silva…affectionately known as Long John Silva…Bros B…Uncle B…my free-spirited sibling. May your soul find eternal rest. January 22nd, 1953 – August 29th, 2025.”
While not as publicly recognized as his famous sister, John Olabiyi Silva’s passing drew an outpouring of sympathy from industry peers and admirers, who fondly recalled him by his endearing monikers including “Long John Silva,” “Bros B,” and “Uncle B.”
