Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has recently opened up about her struggle with her husband, Olu Jacobs’ medical condition.
Recall the actress revealed that her husband have been battling with dementia.
In a heartfelt interview with media personality and actress Nancy Isime, Silva discussed how the illness has affected their marriage.
Silva described her husband as an incredible father and an amazing husband who fulfilled his responsibilities without fail.
She reminisced about their early years together, emphasizing that Jacobs was not only her best friend but also her everything in their marriage.
However, the progression of his ailment has brought significant changes to their relationship.
Silva said: āIt has not been easyā¦ There was a point of acceptance for me that everything happening is reality and it is like the person I married, 80 percent of the time is no longer there.
āBut the thing is this when he was there, he was an incredible father to his children and an amazing husband, he was practically my best friend.ā
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Despite the challenges posed by Jacobsā dementia, Silva continues to hold deep affection for him.
She acknowledged that the love and affection they once shared are no longer as present but emphasized her enduring love for him, saying: āThe husband I knew is no more and there for me, but this man that is here is someone I still love.ā
Having been married for 37 years, with a total of 42 years knowing each other, including five years of dating before tying the knot, Silva acknowledged the initial difficulties they faced as they navigated through the early stages of their marriage.
She ultimately came to accept the reality of their situation and now sees herself as caring for her father rather than in a conventional husband-wife relationship.
Reacting to the interview, a tweep Ella said, “Life is hard š”
@therealdaddymoi shared a video clip from Olu Jacob’s 80th birthday celebration and said: ” May God Almighty give her renewed strength. It cannot be easy. This is so difficult to read. Their memories they have built together will live long in her memoryā¦ š„ŗš„ŗ this was on his 80th birthdayā¦”
“One of the best characteristics to look for in a partner is “kindness.” Everything else will fade, but kind soul will remain. May God grant Joke Silva the strength,” @obajemujnr weighed in.
@instaGOtravels also commented: “Dementia is a condition that affects not only the person diagnosed but also their loved ones. We hope that Joke Silva and Olu Jacob find comfort in the memories they’ve shared and in the support of their loved ones as they face this difficult journey together. Our thoughts are with them.”
