Fans reacted as veteran actor Olu Jacobs was cast in a new stage play to commemorate his 80th birthday.

The actress revealed in an Instagram post that the stage play titled ‘Holy Child’ was written by her husband, Olu Jacobs, and shows them as a couple.

She wrote: “Olu Jacobs as Joseph ,Joke Silva as Mary in the Musical HOLY CHILD written by Olu Jacobs and directed by late Tunde Oloyede. The first stage production by Lufodo the production outfit owned by the duo.Holy Child premired at the National Theatre Cinema Hall 2 in December 1986. It was performed again in 1987 and again in 1993. It will be performed in December 2022 @ Glover Memorial Hall by Lufodo. 80th birthday loading”

Many Olu Jacobs followers who have missed him on TV flocked to Joke Silva’s comment area to express their joy at the good news.

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kemimercy wrote: “This is pure Grace and Mercy. Big Congratulations ma… It’s a success already and God continue to keep your home. AMEN”

queenaminathe2nd wrote: “Ah, I was a child when this came out. I didn’t watch it sad enough but I remember the ads promoting the play, RMD and Mrs Taiwo Ajayi Lycett featured in it as well.”

beadsbykunbyy wrote: “While growing up i am always happy to see you both on our screen, my favourite artistes of all time especially pa olu Jacob cos he is such an handsome man”

sexy_henry wrote: “I’ll love to attend such a great couple may God protect and keep y’all together for us Amen”

moniquedvibe wrote: “You Both are the biggest Inspiration we’ve ever had in the Industry, when people say marriage cant work between two in the Creative industry, I’m proud to show them my Mentors, that anything is possible, it’s only a choice. I love you Mama and Papa.”

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