Jide Kosoko biography: net worth, age, sons, daughters, wife
veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has been in the headlines for the past few hours. The first time was when the legendary actor stood up for his daughter, actress Temiloluwa Kosoko, who was being harassed by trolls.
The entire incident began over the weekend on social media when Temiloluwa Kosoko, the youngest daughter of the late actress and dramatist Henrietta Kosoko, joined the ongoing #NobodyLikesWomen movement initiated by Simi.
Temiloluwa Kosoko took advantage of the chance to disclose how many critics have continued to dismiss her acting abilities due to her father’s influence.
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‘She no get skill, she is only enjoying her father’s elegance,’ the future actress stated in a message on her Instagram profile, alluding to disparaging remarks from critics.
Prince Jide Kosoko stated in another report that President Muhammadu Buhari is not corrupt.
The veteran actor claimed that while he does not regret campaigning for President Buhari in 2015, he is disappointed in certain of the President’s acts.
Jide Kosoko went on to explain that when it comes to electing a president, Nigerians are simply using trial and error.
The Nollywood star recent declaration has, however, been welcomed with diverse emotions on and off social media.
This article is focused on what you should know about Jide Kosoko, continue reading to see more.
Profile Summary
Full Name. Prince Jide Kosoko
Gender. Male
Date of birth. 12th January 1954
Age. 67 years old in 2021
Place of birth. Lagos Island, Ikeja
State of Origin. Lagos state
Nationality. Nigerian
Marital status. Married to Alhaja Karimat
Children. 12
Profession. Actor
Jide Kosoko’s Biography
Jide Kosoko was born on the 12th of January 1954 to a royal family in the Lagos Island part of Lagos state, which is why he is known as Prince Jide Kosoko. There are no facts about his parents or siblings, however.
The renowned actor, who was born in Nigeria and is 67 years old in 2021, had an exciting childhood in Ebutte Meta.
Education
Prince Jide Kosoko earned an HND in Business Administration from Yaba College of Education in Yaba, but at the age of 60, the Nollywood actor attended Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, and earned a degree in Performing Arts.
Career
Jide Kosoko has been acting since he was a toddler and is one of the few performers that began as child actors. Jide Kosoko acted in Makanjuola, a theater drama produced by Ifelodun Traveling Theatre Group, when he was ten years old in 1964.
Jide Kosoko rose to prominence after appearing on Awada Kerikeri, a pidgin English program with notable singers such as Lanre Hassan, Oga Bello, and Sunday Omobolanle.
He has collaborated with a number of notable artists over the years, including Ini Edo, Sola Sobowale, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Jim Iyke, Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji, Desmond Elliot, Sam Loco Efe, Majid Michel, and Richard Mofe Damijo.
Personal life
Jide Kosoko was married to four women, and three out of them are late, including Henrietta, who was a Nollywood actress until her death in June 2016. Jide Kosoko is now married to Alhaja Karimat.
The veteran actor is blessed with 12 children, but only a few of them are known to the media, and they are Bidemi, Shola, Temilade, Tunji, Muyiwa, and Tunde Kosoko.
Net worth
Jide Kosoko is reportedly worth $700,000.