In addition to her work as an actress, Joke Silva is also an accomplished director and producer. Under the banner of Lufodo Productions, which she founded with her husband Olu Jacobs, and in which she serves as Managing Director, Joke Silva has produced numerous works of theatre, the latest being “Little Drops” sponsored by the Rivers State Government.
Ms. Silva recently added the title of educator to her resume with the establishment of the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts where she serves as Director of Studies.
Joke Silva is a recipient of several awards, including the EMOTAN Award by AIT and the SOLIDRA Award, the Best Actress in 2006 at the AMMA Awards, Best Actress in Supporting Role in 2008.
She is a trustee of Advocacy for Women and Children, an NGO and a grief counsellor for AART of Life Foundation also an NGO. She was the President, panel of Judges KORA Awards 2004 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
In January 2006, she was nominated by the Minister of Information as one of the members to serve on the film village committee, a committee which formulates policy on how to practically set up film villages in different parts of the country.
She is the Goodwill Ambassador for Ray of Hope Foundation, Save The Children UK and Nigerian Women Trust Fund.
