Jide Kosoko
Jide Kosoko | |
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Born | Babajide Kosoko 12 January 1954 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Alma mater | Yaba College of Technology |
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Years active | 1964–present |
Spouses |
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Children | Sola Kosoko Bidemi Kosoko Tunde Kosoko Temilade Kosoko Muyiwa Kosoko |
Jide Kosoko ( (born 12 January 1954) is a veteran )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]
Early life
[edit]Prince Jide Kosoko was born in Lagos State, Nigeria on 12 January 1954, to the Kosoko royal family of Lagos Island.
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Partial filmography
[edit]- 50/50 (1992)
- Nkan La (1992)
- Asiri-nla (Top Secret)[20] (1993) (also director)
- Ibi ọmọ (Child's Placenta)[21] (1993)
- Oro Nla (1993)
- Aiye Ma Le[22] (1994)
- Ajeji (Stranger)[23] (1994)
- Anike Banana[24] (1994)
- Arewa Okunrun (Queen of the Dark)[25] (1994)
- Aye Lọja[26] (1994?) (also producer)
- Eya (The Duplicate) (1994?) (also writer)
- Glamour Girls[27] (1994)
- Iṣẹdalẹ (Tradition)[28] (1994) (director and writer only)
- Iya Buruku (The Bad Mother)[29] (1994)
- Iyawo Alarede (The Legal Wife)[30] (1994?) (director only)
- Iyawo Alhaji (The Story of Society in Decay) (1994)
- Morẹnikẹ Alagolo[26] (1994?) (also writer and producer)
- Ọkọ Iya (Step Father)[31] (1994) (also writer)
- Olaiyonu (Evils of Fortune)[32] (1994)
- Olorun Anu (The Merciful God)[33] (1994)
- Adegbesan[34] (1995)
- Agbelebu[35] (1995) (also writer)
- Ala Otito (True Dream)[36] (1995)
- Alamojuto (Caretaker)[37] (1995)
- Aye Olaju (Civilisation)[38] (1995?)
- Bantale[39] (1995?) (also director)
- Bukọla ọmọ daddy[40] (1995?)
- Bus Conductor[41] (1995) (writer only)
- Danfo Driver (1995) (also director and writer)
- Deadly Affair[42] (1995)
- Diamond[43] (1995?)
- Dr Brown[44] (1995)
- Edunjobi (Twins)[45] (1995) (also director and writer)
- Eni Bi Okan[46] (1995)
- Ẹran ìyà (Scape Goat)[47] (1995)
- Ipo-ola[48] (1995) (writer only)
- Irawo Mi (My Star)[49] (1995)
- Itunu (Consolation) (1995?)
- Koseegbe (1995)
- Omo-olorire (Lucky Boy) (1995) (also director)
- Adesewa[50] (1996?) (director only)
- Adetoun (1996)
- Afomo (1996) (director and writer only)
- Agbekele[51] (1996)
- Aje Igboro[52] (1996)
- Arole[53] (1996) (also director and writer)
- Ayo Ayo-Ju (Excessive Joy) (1996?)
- B'aiyetigba (1996) (also director)
- Binta My Daughter (1996)
- Bolanle (1996)
- Epon Agbo (1996)
- In the Name of the Father (1996)
- Lady Terror (1996) (also director)
- Nemesis (1996) (also director and writer)
- Never Again (1996)
- Ohun Eniyan (Voice of the People) (1996)
- Ojo Ayo (1996?)
- Aiyedun[54] (1997?)
- Alaba Meta (1997) (also director and writer)
- Alejo Pataki (1997)
- Aya Rere (The Good Bride) (1997)
- Ere-Ese (1997)
- Fake Dollars (1997?)
- Ina-ife (1997)
- Iku-Arewa (Death of a Queen) (1997?) (also director)
- Pam Pam: From the Adventure of Lokko and Mambo (1997)
- Soko Soja (1997) (also writer)
- Area Father (1998)
- Enulebo (1998?) (also director)
- Highway to the Grave (2000)
- Stupid! (2002)
- Mr. President (Ààrẹ Apàsẹ Wàá) (2004)
- Afefe Ti Fe... (2005) (also director)
- Omorewa (2005?)
- Jenifa (2008) as Chief Williams
- The Figurine (2009) as Chairman
- I'll Take My Chances (2011) as Minister
- Last Flight to Abuja (2012) as Chief Nike
- The Meeting (2012) as M.D
- Doctor Bello (2013) as Corporal Olurin
- Dining with a Long Spoon (2014)
- Gidi Up (2014) (TV Series) as Commissioner Olaitan
- Out of Luck (2015)
- The Department (2015)[55]
- Hourglass (2016)
- Fusion (2016)
- Alter Ego 1 (2017) as Landlord
- In Love Again (1997)
- The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017) as chief Segun Adeniyi
- One Lover Two Hearts (2017)
- The Third Chance (2017)
- Ghetto Bred (2018) as Chairman
- King of Boys (2018) as Alhaji Salami
- Kasala (2018) as Big Boss
- Power of 1 (2018) as Governor
- Stronger Together (2018) as Bayo Tailor
- Akpe: Return of the Beast (2019)
- Bling Lagosians (2019) as Baba Eko
- House 69 (2019)
- Love is war (2019)
- Made in Heaven (2019)
- Merrymen (2019) as Chief Omole
- More Than Just 4 Letters (2019)
- Sugar Rush (2019) as Chief Douglas
- Two Weeks in Lagos (2019) as Dr. Makinde
- City Of Dreams (2019) as Chief Coker
- The White Shadow (2019)
- Dear Affy (2020) as M.D
- Day of Destiny (2020) as Chief Adediran
- Shadow Parties (2020)
- Breaded Life (2021)[56] as D.P.O
- Love Castle (2021) as Chief Otun
- Kiki's Dilemma (2021)
- The Mystic River (2021) - Nigerian Series - as Ede King
- Shadow Parties (2021) as Chief Atilola
- Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman (2022) as Sergeant Amusa
- Rising City of Dreams (2022)
- The Stand Up (2022)
- The Wildflower (2022) as Chief Judge
- "Chasing Shadows" (2022) as Mr Ossai
- "Rainbows" (2022) as Chief Williams
- "U-Turn" (2022) as Cycle Man
- Atunwa (2023)
- "Shattered Innocence (2023) as Daddy Jamal
- "Merry Men 3: Nemesis (2023) as Chief Jimoh Alade
- A Bag of Trouble (2023)
- " Safe (2024) as Chief
- " The Way We Were (2024)
- " Behind Closed Doors (2024)
- Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "How I survived car crash – Jide Kosoko". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Jide Kosoko reveals he has diabetes". dailypost.ng. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "My life as Jide Kosoko's daughter—Abidemi Kosoko". tribune.com.ng. Archived from the original on 13 August 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko on fame, polygamy". Vanguard News. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ a b Yetunde Bamidele. "Nollywood Actor, Jide Kosoko talks about life at the age of 60". Naij. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "Jide Kosoko: A true actor at 60". Daily Independent. 18 January 2014. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "I Got The Beating Of My Life After My First Performance – Jide Kosoko • Channels Television". Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ PM NEWS Nigeria. 11 February 2014.
- ^ a b Duru, Anthonia (23 July 2015). "Nigeria: Jide Kosoko - Thespian With Panache". Daily Independent (Lagos). Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ a b "How Ogunde inspired me into acting – Veteran actor Jide Kosoko - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ Abraham, Anthony Ada (22 February 2016). "Nigeria: I Will Bring Back the New Masquerade - Chief Zebrudaya". Leadership (Abuja). Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "I AM A PRINCE, BUT I WON'T BE OBA â€" JIDE KOSOKO". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Chivita : 10 years of fruity freshness | Bizness Watch". www.biznesswatch.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Jide Kosoko gets new endorsement deal". tribuneonlineng.com. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ ""Western Lotto Out to Infuse Gaming with Entertainment" - MD - Marketing Edge Magazine". Marketing Edge Magazine. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ "We're joined by blood, acting — Jide, Sola, Bidemi Kosoko". Punch Newspapers. 24 January 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Asiri-nla = [Top secret]". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Ibi ọmọ = [Child's placenta]". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Aiya ma le". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Ajeji = Stranger : a complete Yoruba philosophical film of life". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Anike Banana". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Queen of the dark = Arewa okunkun". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ a b Lawuyi, Olatunde B. (1997). "The Political Economy of Video Marketing in Ogbomọṣọ, Nigeria". Africa: Journal of the International African Institute. 67 (3): 476–490.
- ^ "Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Jide Kosoko". IMDb. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Iṣẹdalẹ = Tradition". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "The bad mother = Iya buruku =". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "The legal wife = Iyawo alarede)". WorldCat. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Step father = Ọkọ iya". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Olaiyonu = Evils of fortune". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "The merciful god = Olorun anu". WorldCat. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Adegbesan". WorldCat. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Agbelebu". WorldCat. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "True dream = Ala otito". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Caretaker = Alamojuto". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Aye olaju = Civilisation". WorldCat. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Bantale". WorldCat. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Bukọla ọmọ daddy". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Bus conductor". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Deadly affair : a true life story". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Diamond". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Dr Brown". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Edunjobi = Twins". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Eni bi okan". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Ẹran ìyà = Scape goat". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Ipo-ola". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "My star = Irawo mi". WorldCat. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Adesewa". WorldCat. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Agbekele". WorldCat. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Aje igboro". WorldCat. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Arole". WorldCat. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Aiyedun". WorldCat. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "'The Department' Watch Osas Ighodaro, OC Ukeje, Majid Michel in trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ^ "New Nollywood comedy 'Breaded Life' hits cinemas". 16 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
External links
[edit]- Jide Kosoko at IMDb