Actor Jide Kosoko Biography – Age, Career, Education, Early Life, Family, Movies And Net Worth

Actor Jide Kosoko Biography – Age, Career, Education, Early Life, Family, Movies And Net Worth

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Nollywood veteran actor Jide Kosoko has been in the news over the last couple of hours. The first was when the veteran actor came in support of his daughter and actress Temiloluwa Kosoko against trolls.

The whole drama began on social media during the weekend when Temiloluwa Kosoko, who is the youngest daughter of the thespian and late actress, Henrietta Kosoko joined the ongoing #NobodyLikesWomen trend started by Simi on social media.

Temiloluwa Kosoko used the opportunity to reveal how numerous critics have continued to disregard her acting prowess mainly because of her father’s influence.

The upcoming actress shared a photo on her Instagram page with a caption alluding to derogatory words from critics as she wrote, ‘She no get talent, she is just enjoying her father’s grace.’

In another report, Prince Jide Kosoko stressed that President Mohammadu Buhari is not corrupt.

The veteran actor disclosed that he doesn’t regret campaigning for President Buhari in 2015 but stated that he’s disappointed in some of the actions of the President.

Jide Kosoko went on to say Nigerians are just doing trial and error when it comes to choosing the President.

The Nollywood star recent statement has, however, been received with mixed reactions on and off social media.

Full Name:	Prince Jide Kosoko
Stage Name	Jide Kosoko
Date of Birth:	January 12th, 1954
Place of Birth:	Lagos, Nigeria
State of Origin:	Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality:	Nigerian
Occupation:	actor and producer.
Net Worth:	$700,000
Wife/Spouse:	Karimat kosoko , Henrietta Kosoko
Source	The9jafresh

Jide Kosoko Biography

Jide Kosoko was born on January 12, 1954, in the Lagos Island area of Lagos state to a royal family, which is why he is known as Prince Jide Kosoko. However, no information about his parents or siblings is provided.

The veteran actor grew up in Ebutte Meta; he was born in Nigeria and will be 67 years old in 2021.

Jide Kosoko Early life and Education

Prince Jide Kosoko was born on January 12, 1954, to the Lagos Island royal family of Kosoko. He grew up in Ebute Metta, Lagos, and studied Business Administration at Yaba College of Education. Jide studied Performing Arts at Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, when he was 60 years old.

Jide Kosoko Career

Kosoko was one of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners’ founding members. He joined the late Hubert Ogunde’s executive committee. He began as PRO and rose through the ranks to become the Association’s president. He began his acting career at the age of ten in a television production called Makanjuola in 1964. In 1992, he produced the Nollywood film Asiri Nla. He has appeared in a number of Nollywood films in both English and Yoruba. The Figurine was released in 2009, I’ll Take My Chances was released in 2011, Last Flight to Abuja was released in 2012, and The Department was released in 2015.

To name a few, Kosoko has collaborated with Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Desmond Elliot, Ini Edo, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Sam Loco Efe, Majid Michel, OC Ukeje, and Jim Ikeye. In an interview, he stated that the Nigerian actor Papa Hubert Ogunde inspired him to become an actor. He also stated that the factors he considers before accepting a role range from the quality of the scripts to the film’s producer. He is one of the few Nigerians who has appeared in both Yoruba and English films. He has collaborated with well-known entertainment figures. There is no doubt that he is a film industry authority and a role model for many actresses and actors.

Jide Kosoko Awards

Kosoko is a recipient of the City People Movie Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jide Kosoko Personal Life

Kosoko has had four marriages. He is currently married to Henrietta Kosoko, a Nollywood actress, and Alhaja Kareemat Kosoko. They both have children, including Sola Kosoko, Bidemi Kosoko, and Tunji Kosoko, as well as grandchildren, including Oluwasindara Abina. He had lost both his first and second wives to untimely deaths a few years ago.

Kosoko revealed that he adores dogs and owns several of them. He is currently a Western Lotto ambassador, alongside Olu Jacobs, Zack Orji, Ramsey Nouah, Alex Usifo, Osita Iheme, 2face, Olamide, and AY.

Jide Kosoko Wife

Initially, the actor had four wives. He is currently married to Nollywood actresses, Henrietta Kosoko and Alhaja Kareemat Kosoko. Jide lost his first and second wife to untimely death a few years back.

Jide Kosoko Children

The actor has 12 children. However, only six of them are known to the public. Some of Jide Kosoko children are Bidemi Kosoko, Shola Kosoko, Temilade Kosoko, Tunji Kosoko, Muyiwa Kosoko and Tunde Kosoko.

Bidemi Kosoko is one of Jide Kosoko daughters who has followed their father’s path in becoming an actor.

Jide Kosoko Sons

Nollywood actor, Jide kosoko has three known sons. The three sons are Tunji, Muyiwa, and Tunde Kosoko.

Jide Kosoko Daughter’s

Jide Kosoko’s three beautiful daughters are Shola, Bidemi and Temilade Kosoko. The trio just like their father, are in Nollywood acting in both Yoruba and English movies.

Jide Kosoko Instagram

Jide Kosoko is active on the social media platform, Instagram. The veteran actor has 287k followers as of August, 2022

Jide Kosoko Net worth

Jide has accumulated a substantial sum of money through acting after being in the entertainment industry for quite some time. He has a net worth of roughly $700,000 as of 2022.

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