Taking to Instagram, Silva shared an emotional post celebrating their decades-long journey together, which began when Jacobs was 38 years old.
In her heartfelt message, she expressed gratitude to God for sustaining them through seasons of joy and hardship, describing the lines on her husband’s face as proof of a life well-lived.
“The one and only Sir J dee J #_olujacobs. We met when you were 38, and today, by God’s wonderful grace, you are 83. God be praised! For all the joy, laughter, tears, and sorrow you have experienced along the way, we bless the Lord Almighty for guiding you through each day,” she wrote.
“The wisdom etched upon your face is a testament to a life embraced. I pray for peace in these twilight years. May the Lord keep your spirit strong and free from all fears. May He hold you close within His care. Happy birthday, my darling,” she added.
Olu Jacobs is widely regarded as one of the finest actors to grace both the Nigerian stage and screen.