With acceptance of Gods Sovreign will …we announce the call to Glory of my dear brother John Olabiyi Silva …long John Silva…Bros B…Uncle B….my easy go lucky brother. Rest in peace. January 22nd 1953-August 29th 2025.🕊🕊🕊🤍🙏🏾
The Group Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Mrs. Stella Okoli, renowned Nigerian actress and director, Joke Silva, and business mogul, Mrs. Taiwo Taiwo, recently visited Abia State on a development tour. They could not hide their excitement upon discovering the remarkable progress made, noting that Abia has moved from ‘subzero to ground one.’ Watch the heartfelt moments as they share their thoughts on this inspiring visit. #NewAbia
Still soaking in the magic from watching the incredible Creative Outlet performers at Freedom Park — this time joined by Nollywood icon Joke Silva and her son. 🎭✨ This beautiful moment came just a day after a powerful workshop and performance at the historic Glover Memorial Hall, where the team collaborated with Mama Joke to inspire and uplift through dance, culture, and connection. 🇳🇬❤️ @ajokesilva @jamelgainescreativeoutlet @ncac_nigeria @obiasika @bobbydigi_sinyc @nidcom @abikedabiri The energy. The legacy. The art. Unforgettable. 💫 #CreativeOutletInNigeria #FreedomParkLagos #GloverHall #JokeSilva #NaijaArts #DiasporaToNigeria #CanvasInNigeria #CulturalExchange #PerformingArts #LagosMoments #NollywoodLegend #YouthAndCulture #LegacyThroughArt
Still soaking in the magic from watching the incredible Creative Outlet performers at Freedom Park — this time joined by Nollywood icon Joke Silva and her son. 🎭✨ This beautiful moment came just a day after a powerful workshop and performance at the historic Glover Memorial Hall, where the team collaborated with Mama Joke to inspire and uplift through dance, culture, and connection. 🇳🇬❤️ @ajokesilva @jamelgainescreativeoutlet @ncac_nigeria @obiasika @bobbydigi_sinyc @nidcom @abikedabiri The energy. The legacy. The art. Unforgettable. 💫 #CreativeOutletInNigeria #FreedomParkLagos #GloverHall #JokeSilva #NaijaArts #DiasporaToNigeria #CanvasInNigeria #CulturalExchange #PerformingArts #LagosMoments #NollywoodLegend #YouthAndCulture #LegacyThroughArt
Still soaking in the magic from watching the incredible Creative Outlet performers at Freedom Park — this time joined by Nollywood icon Joke Silva and her son. 🎭✨ This beautiful moment came just a day after a powerful workshop and performance at the historic Glover Memorial Hall, where the team collaborated with Mama Joke to inspire and uplift through dance, culture, and connection. 🇳🇬❤️ @ajokesilva @jamelgainescreativeoutlet @ncac_nigeria @obiasika @bobbydigi_sinyc @nidcom @abikedabiri The energy. The legacy. The art. Unforgettable. 💫 #CreativeOutletInNigeria #FreedomParkLagos #GloverHall #JokeSilva #NaijaArts #DiasporaToNigeria #CanvasInNigeria #CulturalExchange #PerformingArts #LagosMoments #NollywoodLegend #YouthAndCulture #LegacyThroughArt
CONGRATULATIONS @yemisiwada …and the entire team💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 The French speaking Africa get to see it first. My chest is tight. The English speaking version is on its way but hey kinda sexy watching it like this 😍😍 Lasgidi Cops Special Crimes Unit …Repost from @canalplusafrique • Folake, une femme à la tête des plus hautes sphères de la sécurité nationale de Lagos, reforme l’unité spéciale de la police criminelle pour neutraliser les plus grands criminels. Arriveront-ils à déjouer les plans de ces malfrats ? ➡️LAGOS POLICE CRIMINELLE Dès dimanche 20 juillet à 20H30 GMT Sur CANAL POP #LPCAfr
This past Sunday, in a charming, cozy room @s.ea.experience we launched our first A3S Film Club developed with S.EA Experience. The evening began with glasses of welcome wine by @amabiledirosa followed by the screening of the 1999 classic “The Secret Laughter of Women” starring Joke Silva, Nia Long & Colin Firth. We ended the programming with a riveting and deeply insightful conversation with @ajokesilva who was present for the evening. The conversation was moderated by Love Khian It was a moment full of warmth, community and shared love for cinema. Many thanks to everyone who made it wonderful. See you at the next one? 📸: @ocyrees & @ayokunle_pictures
This past Sunday, in a charming, cozy room @s.ea.experience we launched our first A3S Film Club developed with S.EA Experience. The evening began with glasses of welcome wine by @amabiledirosa followed by the screening of the 1999 classic “The Secret Laughter of Women” starring Joke Silva, Nia Long & Colin Firth. We ended the programming with a riveting and deeply insightful conversation with @ajokesilva who was present for the evening. The conversation was moderated by Love Khian It was a moment full of warmth, community and shared love for cinema. Many thanks to everyone who made it wonderful. See you at the next one? 📸: @ocyrees & @ayokunle_pictures
Aunty @ajokesilva Live at the Financing as Catalyst for a thriving creative economy @ajokesilva 📍Raddison Blu Hotel Ikeja, Lagos #thebroadwaytv #fyp #fypage
It was all things awesome to host the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet of New York yesterday in our space Glover Memorial Hall. This was in Collaboration with the DG of the NCAC Dr Obi Asika. It was an honor to host an exceptional lineup of Juilliard-trained artists, Broadway-featured dancers, directors, and creatives alongside our Nigerian talents. Together, we celebrated the power of creativity, cultural exchange, and storytelling in the performing arts…an electrifying time was had by all. Stay tuned to this space. @jamelgainescreativeoutlet @ncac_nigeria @obiasika @bobbydigi_sinyc @nidcom @abikedabiri #CreativeOutletInNigeria #GloverHall #FreedomParkLagos #JokeSilva #NaijaArts #DiasporaToNigeria #CanvasInNigeria #CulturalExchange #PerformingArts #LagosMoments #NollywoodLegend #YouthAndCulture #LegacyThroughArt
#leadinglady @segilolaogidan ‘Break of dawn’ funny story about our night shoot. Story for another day #overthebridge #OTB the journey @overthebridge.featurefilm #team 🩵 Out in cinemas Sept 5th
Building Across Borders: Chapter One – Women in Film Leadership Across Africa History is being written on this stage. For the first time, seven powerhouse women—each leading national Women in Film and TV chapters across six African countries and one continent—will unite for a landmark conversation on African leadership, creative collaboration, and the future of women in the global screen industry. Featuring: Joke Silva @ajokesilva, President, Forum for Women in Film and TV Nigeria Juliet Ibrahim @julietibrahim, President, Women in Film and TV Ghana Fatou Jupiter Touré @fatoujupi, President, Women in Film and TV Senegal Athi Petela @athipatela, President, Women in Film and TV South Africa Njoki Muhoho @njoki_muhoho, President, Women in Film and TV Kenya Tatapong Bayela @tatapong_bayela, Vice President, Women in Film and TV Cameroon Moderator: Dr. Inya Lawal @sarahinyalawal, President, Women in Film and TV Africa This is not just a panel—it’s a defining chapter in how African women take ownership of their stories, shape policy, and unlock markets. Join us at the Women in Film and TV Africa Conference, live at Africa Creative Market 2025. Date: September 16 Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Lagos Time: 8:00 AM @fwiftnigeria @wiftsenegal @wiftcameroon @wiftghana @wiftkenya @wift_southafrica @africacreativemarketglobal #WIFTConference2025 #ACM2025 #WomenInFilmAfrica #CreativeBridge #WIFTLeadership #AfricaToTheWorld #WIFTAfrica
Joke Silva: A Force in African Film, A Voice for Global Collaboration. Session: Building Across Borders – Chapter One: Women in Film Leadership Across Africa Date: September 16, 2025 Time: 08:00 – 16:00 Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Lagos Award-winning veteran Joke Silva, President of the Forum for Women in Film and TV Nigeria, joins six other chapter leaders in a historic continental conversation on leadership, policy, and the future of women in screen industries. As she joins fellow presidents from Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, and South Africa, Joke Silva brings not only her legacy—but her vision—to this historic leadership panel. With over four decades of experience across film, television, theatre, and advocacy, her impact has shaped generations of creatives in Nigeria and beyond. This is not just a conversation. It’s a defining moment for women in film across Africa. @ajokesilva @fwiftnigeria @africacreativemarketglobal Be there. Be inspired. #WIFTConference2025 #JokeSilva #WomenInFilmAndTV #ACM2025 #CreativeBridge #FWIFTNigeria #WIFTAfrica #AfricaToTheWorld
Standing here with one of our most cherished partners Segun Adefila @segunadefila, a multidisciplinary artist and a renowned choreographer,actor singer,director,performance artist and the “chief masqurade” of the Crown Troupe of Africa. They welcomed our guests with excerpts from their hilarious ,incredibly skilled performance art “Song of Lawono” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 @jamelgainescreativeoutlet @ncac_nigeria @obiasika @bobbydigi_sinyc @nidcom @abikedabiri @crountroupeofafrica #CreativeOutletInNigeria #GloverHall #FreedomParkLagos #JokeSilva #NaijaArts #DiasporaToNigeria #CanvasInNigeria #CulturalExchange #PerformingArts #LagosMoments #NollywoodLegend #YouthAndCulture #LegacyThroughArt
Show times : 1pm, 3.30pm and 6pm @thegloverhall Glover Memorial Hall 4Costums Street,Marina Lagos Everyday till 3rd of Jan.2026. Compliments of the Season.
**“Day One at the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet workshop at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos. A day of movement, storytelling, and exchange where dance met theatre and every moment felt alive. From powerful pieces on African-American history to the soulful Thank You performance, and the joy of sharing the stage during freestyle, this was more than training it was a cultural conversation. Grateful to experience this collaboration between @jamelgainescreativeoutlet and @officialspanigeria , hosted by the legendary @ajokesilva
The Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet (JGCO)from Brooklyn New York presenting a workshop at the Glover Memorial Hall Lagos…the lady in the lime green tee shirt is 72!!!! @jamelgainescreativeoutlet @ncac_nigeria @obiasika @bobbydigi_sinyc @nidcom @abikedabiri #CreativeOutletInNigeria #GloverHall #FreedomParkLagos #JokeSilva #NaijaArts #DiasporaToNigeria #CanvasInNigeria #CulturalExchange #PerformingArts #LagosMoments #NollywoodLegend #YouthAndCulture #LegacyThroughArt
Lagos showed us nothing but love, culture, and creativity! 🇳🇬✨ From a warm welcome by NiDCOM to an unforgettable cultural tour by NCAC, every moment was filled with purpose and pride. We were honored to visit the vibrant Nike Art Gallery, experience the powerful energy of Freedom Park, and be hosted with such grace by the legendary Joke Silva — who welcomed us for a beautiful workshop and performance with Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet at the historic Glover Memorial Hall. 🎭🔥 This Lagos chapter was a celebration of heritage, artistry, and deep connections between the diaspora and Nigeria. The journey continues… @ncac_nigeria @nidcom @obiasika @bobbydigi_sinyc @nikeartgallery @abikedabiri @thegloverhall @ajokesilva #LagosHighlights #CreativeOutletInNigeria #CanvasInNigeria #NikeArtGallery #FreedomParkLagos #GloverMemorialHall #JokeSilva #NiDCOM #NCAC #DiasporaToNigeria #CulturalExchange #NaijaArts #LegacyThroughArt #LagosLove #PerformingArts #YouthAndCulture
🎬 Women in Film & TV Conference 2025 Theme: Creative Bridge: Leading the Wave 📅 Date: 16th September, 2025 📍 Venue: Landmark Event Center, Lagos, Nigeria 🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 🔗 Register: bit.ly/WIFatACM2025 LINK IN BIO Join us at the Women in Film & TV Conference 2025, a dynamic gathering of Africa’s leading female voices across film, television, and screen-based media. This year’s theme, Creative Bridge: Leading the Wave, spotlights the power of women to drive change, shape narratives, and unlock new opportunities within the creative economy. Hosted by Forum for Women in Film & TV Nigeria (FWIFT Nigeria) as part of the Africa Creative Market, the conference brings together top-tier creatives, thought leaders, and industry professionals for a full day of conversations, insights, networking, and impact. Expect high-level sessions, practical breakout workshops, funding and distribution talks, and deep dives into equity, innovation, and access for women across the screen industries. Let’s amplify women’s voices, empower talent, and unlock new markets! Link in bio Proudly Supported By: WIFT Africa Women in Film (WIF) Africa Creative Market 📞 Contact: 234 907 682 2595 🌐 Website: www.fwiftnigeria.org 📸 Follow: @fwiftnigeria | @africacreativemarketglobal
An inspiring event @thegardencinema some weeks ago where we heard from three leading screenwriters – former Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) President Olivia Hetreed and former WGGB Film Co-Chairs Andrea Gibb and Line Langebek They spoke about their different entry paths into the industry, the professional challenges they have faced and overcome, and the all-important art of spinning plates – be they professional, personal or in the sphere of activism and mentoring The event was organised by the WGGB Film Committee, hosted by WGGB Film Chair Tom Williams and the panel was led by one of MY Daughters the writer and producer Tosin Otudeko.@thegardentheatre It was followed by a summer social Thanks to all who came and helped raise money for the WGGB Welfare Fund! A video of the panel discussion will be available on the Garden Cinema YouTube channel in due course #Screenwriters #Screenwriting tomwilliamsscreenwriter @oliviahetreed @gibbzer @longstream [Carousel of three slides 1/ Photo of the panel, hosted by Tosin Otudeko (left). The other panellists are pictured left to right, Olivia Hetreed, Andrea Gibb and Line Langebek 2/ The panel is photographed with a ‘spinning plates’ graphic behind 3/ From left to right: panel host Tosin Otudeko, WGGB Film Chair Tom Williams, Andrea Gibb, Olivia Hetreed and Line Langebek] (culled from WGGB site)
It was an honor to host @thegloverhall Glover Memorial Hall an exceptional lineup of Juilliard-trained artists, Broadway-featured dancers, directors, and creatives… @jamelgainescreativeoutlet @ncac_nigeria @obiasika @bobbydigi_sinyc @nidcom @abikedabiri #CreativeOutletInNigeria #GloverHall #FreedomParkLagos #JokeSilva #NaijaArts #DiasporaToNigeria #CanvasInNigeria #CulturalExchange #PerformingArts #LagosMoments #NollywoodLegend #YouthAndCulture #LegacyThroughArt
FWIFT Nigeria celebrates women everywhere. In film, in every industry, and in every space where women show up with courage and purpose. From Nigeria to Africa and across the world, we honour your strength, your softness, and the unseen work you carry. May this season wrap you in rest, joy, and gratitude. Merry Christmas 🤍✨
Calling all women in Film, TV, and Screen-Based Media across Africa and around the world. The Women in Film Conference takes center stage at the Africa Creative Market on September 16, 2025, at the Landmark Event Center, Lagos, from 8AM – 4PM. Host country: Nigeria (@fwiftnigeria), with collaborative programming from @fwiftnigeria, @wiftafrica, and @womeninfilmla. Private side events will run from September 15–17, making it a powerful and unforgettable week of industry connection, collaboration, and celebration. Theme: Creative Bridge: Leading the Wave Time: 8AM – 4PM Register now: bit.ly/WIFTatACM2025 Join the conversation with women filmmakers and professionals from across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Senegal, Benin Republic, U.S., France and more. Let’s build the future, one story at a time. Follow @fwiftnigeria and @africacreativemarketglobal for updates. #WIFTAfrica #FWIFTatACM #AfricaCreativeMarket2025 #WomenInFilm #FWIFTNigeria
@jamelgainescreativeoutlet delivered a performance that was expressive, emotional, and truly unforgettable. Creativity at its peak, and MyLagosApp was there to capture it all. download MyLagosApp now to stay plugged into the heartbeat of Lagos and experience more shows like this. #mylagosapp #explorelagos #lagosvibes #mylagosmoves #lagosevents #lagos
