Joke Silva
Wednesday, 08 June 2011 21:34
The creative accomplishments and consummate skills of the actress Joke Silva have shone through in countless performances over the years, touching audiences the world over. One of her most notable recent performances was a production of the play “Have you seen Zandile” by the Canadian group, African Theatre Ensemble (ATE).
Theatre and movie audiences have also enjoyed her work in films such as “Amazing Grace”, “White Waters”, “Women’s Cot”, “The Child” and “Tango with Me”, to name a few.
Joke Silva attended Holy Child College Obalende, before going on to pursue higher education at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, London, and the University of Lagos. She is also an alumnus of the Fate Foundation Programme for Entrepreneurs.
Academy Day 2
Thursday, 09 June 2011 09:22
The contestants were officially introduced to the Faculty. Joke Silver popularly called Mummy J, took the lead. Introducing themselves one after the other, they explained the intricacies of each training session in fitness by Kayode Ogundepo, song interpretation by Joke Silva, voice by Ige, music by Ben Ogbeiwi and choreography by Kaffy.
Mummy J, the Principal of the Academy, reeled out the rules to the contestants sternly. They are: English as the only language permitted in the Academy, no admittance in any of the classes upon lateness, no violence and no whispering.
Tough Uncle Ben had the contestants trembling with great trepidation as he went through the post-mortem of their last performances (Gala show). He informed the contestants that songs by Asa and Tracy Chapman, both guitarists, will be performed this weekend.
Miss Kaffy the dance instructor came in for a brief session. She gave them exercises to help to achieve effective breath control while singing.
As lots of activities unfold in the Academy, contestants had a little chit chat and got to know each other better. Of course, the session was garnished with fun, laughter and excitement in the air. 

