Jide Kosoko is a veteran Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title “Omoba” in the Yoruba language.

Jide Kosoko was born in Lagos State, Nigeria on 12 January 1954, to the Kosko royal family of Lagos Island. He is a graduate of Yaba College Technology where he studied Business Administration. He grew up in Ebute Metta, Lagos, and was inspired by the huge success of Hubert Ogunde to go into acting. He was invited by the Ifelodun travelling Theatre Troupe for an audition, and without hesitation, he accepted the invite. He was chosen for the role, playing a character called Alabi. Since then, he has been active in the Nigerian movie industry.

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

Jide Kosoko was married to two wives, Karimat and Henrietta. He is the biological father of six children which are Bidemi, Shola, Temilade, Tunji, Muyiwa, and Tunde Kososko.

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