Spreading death rumours about my husband callous — Joke Silva

Veteran actress, Joke Silva and wife to actor, Olu Jacobs, has expressed displeasure on the death rumors of her husband.

She spoke in an interview with The Punch.

“I think it is very callous of the people who do it. I think all they are doing is click baiting to increase traffic to their websites.

“The damage is to us who are with him, because we see him and know he is fine. Some people, who are barely related to us, also face pressure when these things happen, because people call them all the time to commiserate with them when they cannot get through to us. And it is unfair. We get pressure too, but I have learnt over the years to protect my sanity.

“When things like that starts, I just turn off my phone, because of the incessant calls. We are lucky though because, whenever it happens, some few people who have a good understanding of social media reach out to us, and when they confirm the truth, they quickly put it out there,” the veteran actress said.

She also spoke on how she has been balancing a high-profile career while caring for her husband.

“I rely on a lot of support. It is something that cannot be managed alone. Also, the nature of a high-profile career means being in the public eye, and over the years, I have learnt to manage this with experience.

“I try to always be polite, as people can sometimes forget that you’re human and not always available. When it comes to family issues, being emotionally available is crucial. Thankfully, challenges don’t usually come all at once.

“I also believe in taking breaks, spending time with friends, and doing things you enjoy. I’ve learnt to appreciate the journey itself, as one of my mentees wisely said. There is no final destination until the end of life, so it’s important to enjoy the process and handle challenges as they come,” Silva added.