Jide Kosoko

Jide Kosoko (Listen) (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.[6]

Omoba

Jide Kosoko
Jide Kosoko at 2020 AMVCA
Born
Babajide Kosoko

(1954-01-12) 12 January 1954
Lagos Island, Lagos, British Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materYaba College of Technology
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Director
Years active1964–present
Spouse(s)Karimat Kosoko
Henrietta Kosoko
ChildrenSola Kosoko
Bidemi Kosoko
Tunde Kosoko
Temilade Kosoko
Muyiwa Kosoko

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.[7] 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.[8]

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[9] who was working with the Ifelodun travelling 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 [10] a character called Alabi.[11] Kosoko continued with acting, he then performed with the Awada Kerikeri group consisting of Sunday Omobolanle, Lanre Hassan and Oga Bello, ⁣[12] and had guest appearances on the T.V. show, New Masquerade.[13] In 1972, he formed his own theatre troupe.[12]

Jide Kosoko has written and also produced his own films and stage plays including Ogun Ahoyaya.[14] Kosoko became visible during the Video film era, producing his own film, Asiri n la in 1992, starring in Asewo to re Mecca[11] and Tunde Kelani's Ti Oluwa Ni'Le part 2.

Endorsement

Prince Jide Kosoko is an ambassador for a popular juice production company Chivita.[15] In 2016, he endorsed MeritAbode Limited, owners of Emerald Estate.[16] Kosoko is also one of the brand ambassadors for Western Lotto situated in Nigeria.[17]

Awards and nominations

In 2021, Abuja International Film Festival nominated Kosoko as the Outstanding Male Actor in Love Castle.[18]

Personal life

Prince Jide Kosoko was married to two wives, Karimat and Henrietta, ⁣[7] and has children and grandchildren.[2]

He is known to be the biological father of six children which are Bidemi, Shola, Temilade, Tunji, Muyiwa, and Tunde Kosoko.[19]

Selected filmography

See also

References
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  2. "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. "Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko on fame, polygamy". Vanguard News. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  7. Yetunde Bamidele. "Nollywood Actor, Jide Kosoko talks about life at the age of 60". Naij. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  8. "Jide Kosoko: A true actor at 60". Daily Independent. 18 January 2014. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  9. "I Got The Beating Of My Life After My First Performance – Jide Kosoko • Channels Television". Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  10. PM NEWS Nigeria. 11 February 2014.
  11. Duru, Anthonia (23 July 2015). "Nigeria: Jide Kosoko - Thespian With Panache". Daily Independent (Lagos). Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  12. "How Ogunde inspired me into acting – Veteran actor Jide Kosoko - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  13. Abraham, Anthony Ada (22 February 2016). "Nigeria: I Will Bring Back the New Masquerade - Chief Zebrudaya". Leadership (Abuja). Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  14. "I AM A PRINCE, BUT I WON'T BE OBA â€" JIDE KOSOKO". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  15. "Chivita : 10 years of fruity freshness | Bizness Watch". www.biznesswatch.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  16. "Jide Kosoko gets new endorsement deal". tribuneonlineng.com. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  17. ""Western Lotto Out to Infuse Gaming with Entertainment" - MD - Marketing Edge Magazine". Marketing Edge Magazine. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  18. "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  19. "We're joined by blood, acting — Jide, Sola, Bidemi Kosoko". Punch Newspapers. 24 January 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  20. "Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Jide Kosoko". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  21. "'The Department' Watch Osas Ighodaro, OC Ukeje, Majid Michel in trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  22. "New Nollywood comedy 'Breaded Life' hits cinemas". 16 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
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