Jide Kosoko

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Omoba

Jide Kosoko
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Jide Kosoko at 2020 AMVCA
Born
Babajide Kosoko

(1954-01-12) 12 January 1954 (age 67)
Lagos Island
NationalityNigerian
Other namesOfredoma
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Director
Years active1964-present
RelativesKosoko

Prince Jide Kosoko (born 12 January 1954) is a Nigerian actor, director and producer.[1][2][3][4][5] He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language.

Early life[]

Prince Jide Kosoko was born in Lagos on the 12th of January,1954, to the Kosoko royal family of Lagos Island.

Career[]

Prince Jide Kosoko studied business administration at the Yaba College of Technology.[6] He began his acting career as a child actor in 1964 in a television production named Makanjuola. He has featured in several Nollywood movies in both English and Yoruba languages.[7]

The young Jide Kosoko grew up in Ebute Metta and was inspired by the huge success of Hubert Ogunde to go into acting, when an acquaintance [8] who was working with the Ifelodun traveling theatre troupe invited him to an audition for a role in Makanjuola, a tele-movie. Jide Kosoko accepted the invitation; he later went for the audition and was chosen for the role, playing [9] a character called Alabi.[10] Kosoko continued with acting, he then performed with the Awada Kerikeri group consisting of Sunday Omobolanle, Lanre Hassan and Oga Bello,[11] and had guest appearances on the T.V. show, New Masquerade.[12] In 1972, he formed his own theatre troupe.[11]

Jide Kosoko has written and also produced his own films and stage plays including Ogun Ahoyaya.[13] Kosoko became visible during the Video film era, producing his own film, Asiri n la in 1992, starring in Asewo to re Mecca[10] and Tunde Kelani's Ti Oluwa Ni'Le part 2.

Endorsement

Prince Jide Kosoko is an ambassador to a popular juice production company Chivita[14].In 2016,he endorsed MeritAbode Limited,owners of Emerald Estate.[15]Kosoko is also one of the brand ambassadors for Western Lotto situated in Nigeria.[16]

Personal life[]

Prince Jide Kosoko is married to two wives, Karimat and Henrietta,[6] and were both blessed with children and grandchildren.[2]

He is known to be the biological father of six children's which are Bidemi, Shola, Temilade, Tunji, Muyiwa, and Tunde Kosoko.

Selected filmography[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "How I survived car crash – Jide Kosoko". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  2. ^ a b "I would have been disappointed if none of my children became an actor – Jide Kosoko". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Jide Kosoko reveals he has diabetes". dailypost.ng. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  4. ^ "My life as Jide Kosoko's daughter—Abidemi Kosoko". tribune.com.ng. Archived from the original on 13 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  5. ^ "Dad doesn't know how to discipline kids— Jide Kosoko's daughter". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  6. ^ a b Yetunde Bamidele. "Nollywood Actor, Jide Kosoko talks about life at the age of 60". Naij. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  7. ^ "Jide Kosoko: A true actor at 60". Daily Independent. January 18, 2014. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  8. ^ "I Got The Beating Of My Life After My First Performance – Jide Kosoko • Channels Television". Retrieved 2018-07-04.
  9. ^ PM NEWS Nigeria. 2014-02-11.
  10. ^ a b Duru, Anthonia (2015-07-23). "Nigeria: Jide Kosoko - Thespian With Panache". Daily Independent (Lagos). Retrieved 2018-07-04.
  11. ^ a b "How Ogunde inspired me into acting – Veteran actor Jide Kosoko - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2018-07-04.
  12. ^ Abraham, Anthony Ada (2016-02-22). "Nigeria: I Will Bring Back the New Masquerade - Chief Zebrudaya". Leadership (Abuja). Retrieved 2018-07-04.
  13. ^ "I AM A PRINCE, BUT I WON'T BE OBA â€" JIDE KOSOKO". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2018-07-04.
  14. ^ "Chivita : 10 years of fruity freshness | Bizness Watch". www.biznesswatch.com. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  15. ^ "Jide Kosoko gets new endorsement deal". tribuneonlineng.com. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  16. ^ ""Western Lotto Out to Infuse Gaming with Entertainment" - MD - Marketing Edge Magazine". Marketing Edge Magazine. 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  17. ^ "'The Department' Watch Osas Ighodaro, OC Ukeje, Majid Michel in trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  18. ^ "New Nollywood comedy 'Breaded Life' hits cinemas". 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-04-20.

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