Veteran Nigerian actress, Joke Silva, has lost her octogenarian mother, Dr Marienne Abimbola Silva.
Dr. Silva died in the early hours of Sunday .
She was the third female doctor in Nigeria but the first Nigerian female to bag a medical degree.
Silva, who died at the age of 89, was also bestowed with the award of Officer of the Order of The Niger (OON).
Only a few weeks back, precisely on Saturday, May 16, Joke Silva celebrated her aged mum in Lagos.
Joke marked the day by pouring encomiums on her mum who is regarded as an icon in her field. “My mama is 89 today. Dr (Mrs.) Abimbola Silva. One of the first female medical Doctors in Nigeria. Lord I am privileged to care for my gorgeous mama. Thank you.
The late Silva is survived by children and grandchildren.
Joke Silva said her late mother will be greatly missed.
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