Joke Silva
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Joke is a household name in the world of Nigeria
cinema. Since the early eighties, she has carved out
a successful career as an actress on stage, film,
television and radio primarily in Nigeria and
England (BBC, British Film Institute, Royal Court
Theatre Sloan Sq) and the South of France.
Her acting credits include “Secret Laughter of
Women” with Nia Long and Colin Firth (’97 Film),
Mirror in the Sun (’84 TV), Second Chance (’84 TV),
Jero’s Metamorphosis (’81 Stage), Owuro Lojo (’93
Video), Mind Bending (’92 TV), Sisters (2002 Stage),
The King Must Dance Naked (’93 Stage), Tight Rope
(2000 – 2002 TV), Twins of the Rainforest (’98
Film), The Kingmaker (2002 Video), A Husband’s Wife
(2003 Stage), Brave Heart (2003 Film), Shylock (2004
Stage) and A Past Came Calling (2004 Stage) to
mention a few.
Joke has also written and directed to critical
acclaim: Digging for Gold, Jonah, The Drummer Boy
and Footprints. She is an alumnus of Holy Child
College, Obalende, Weber Douglas Academy of Dramatic
Arts, London, University of Lagos Akoka and Fate
Foundation, Ijora.
Silva is a recipient of several awards, including
the EMOTAN Award by African Independent Television
and the SOLIDRA Award. She is also a Member of the
think tank for the Blair Commission for Africa, a
trustee of Advocacy for Women and Children, a board
member and a grief counselor for AART of Life
Foundation.
There is no doubt that Joke brings a wealth of
experience to the character she portrays in 30 Days.
Dupe Alade is the president’s most powerful minister
and she has been charged with the task of untangling
the mystery behind the killing of government
officials.
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