''He didn't think i knew what i was doing as a director, because i was a woman.'_Joke Silva.

Joke Silva opens up about being doubted as a female director in Nollywood, navigating male _dominated spaces, and why women in stories deserve to be portrayed with depth and humanity. In this conversation, she reflects on leadership, stereotypes, storytelling, and the pressure women face to fit into simplistic roles on screen and in society. From representation in film to the power of authentic storytelling, this is a bold and insightful conversation on gender, culture, and media.

When a woman wants change from subservience to independence, there is an issue. - Jola Ayeye
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When a woman wants change from subservience to independence, there is an issue. - Jola Ayeye

I was instructed to stay off Nollywood for a year, and I disobeyed, then this happened.—Ifeanyi Kalu
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I was instructed to stay off Nollywood for a year, and I disobeyed, then this happened.—Ifeanyi Kalu

Wawira Njiru in Conversation with Trevor Noah | 2026 #SkollWF
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Wawira Njiru in Conversation with Trevor Noah | 2026 #SkollWF

Season 5 Episode 6: Meet Nana Otedola
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Season 5 Episode 6: Meet Nana Otedola

The Polygamist | Sue Nyathi: Sparking conversations about love, power, relationships
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The Polygamist | Sue Nyathi: Sparking conversations about love, power, relationships

I Married A Man Who Loved To Be In The Kitchen - Joke Silva & others on gender equity.
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I Married A Man Who Loved To Be In The Kitchen - Joke Silva & others on gender equity.

They Wanted Me to Be a Bisexual R&B Artist... So I Walked Away
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They Wanted Me to Be a Bisexual R&B Artist... So I Walked Away

Ex-Banker: The money game has hidden rules. Here’s what you need to know to stay ahead. | Dr. Wesley
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Ex-Banker: The money game has hidden rules. Here’s what you need to know to stay ahead. | Dr. Wesley

Divorced and Thriving|2 Failed Marriages later she is not letting Divorce stop her  Dear Sister EP10
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Divorced and Thriving|2 Failed Marriages later she is not letting Divorce stop her Dear Sister EP10

The French Do Not Care About Work
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The French Do Not Care About Work

I Sold One Of My Properties To Raise Over $300,000 For My New Movie. - Tola Olatunji
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I Sold One Of My Properties To Raise Over $300,000 For My New Movie. - Tola Olatunji

They came with guns looking for Funke Akindele but I was hiding her  - Bimbo Thomas
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They came with guns looking for Funke Akindele but I was hiding her - Bimbo Thomas

Why did society decide a woman is weak ?- BIDOUN STEPHEN CHAMPIONS
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Why did society decide a woman is weak ?- BIDOUN STEPHEN CHAMPIONS

Nobody Does Impressions Like Jamie Foxx
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Nobody Does Impressions Like Jamie Foxx

Top Etiquette Expert: What the Rich Do Differently & The Habits Sabotaging You
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Top Etiquette Expert: What the Rich Do Differently & The Habits Sabotaging You

I left my marriage for two years but I went back to my husband and had to apologize and own up | LNN
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I left my marriage for two years but I went back to my husband and had to apologize and own up | LNN

My Libya Horror Story: I Survived... But My Best Friend Didn't | | The Honest Bunch Podcast
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My Libya Horror Story: I Survived... But My Best Friend Didn't | | The Honest Bunch Podcast

I'm An Extremist, I love Hard And I Don't Take Nonsense - Funke Akindele
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I'm An Extremist, I love Hard And I Don't Take Nonsense - Funke Akindele

Emeka Ike’s ex-wife Suzanne finally speaks up: ‘He beat me until I was paralyzed’
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Emeka Ike’s ex-wife Suzanne finally speaks up: ‘He beat me until I was paralyzed’

Pastor Tolu Odukoya on Woman of God, Firstborn Pressure & Leadership | Dear Ife series Podcast
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Pastor Tolu Odukoya on Woman of God, Firstborn Pressure & Leadership | Dear Ife series Podcast