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Jide Kosoko (Babajide Kosoko) was born on 12 January, 1954 in Lagos Island, Lagos, British Nigeria, is a Nigerian actor (born 1954). Discover Jide Kosoko's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

Popular As Babajide Kosoko
Occupation Actor Director
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 12 January 1954
Birthday 12 January
Birthplace Lagos Island, Lagos, British Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria

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Who Is Jide Kosoko's Wife?

His wife is Karimat Kosoko Henrietta Kosoko

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Wife Karimat Kosoko Henrietta Kosoko
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Children Sola Kosoko Bidemi Kosoko Tunde Kosoko Temilade Kosoko Muyiwa Kosoko

Jide Kosoko Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jide Kosoko worth at the age of 70 years old? Jide Kosoko’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Jide Kosoko's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actor

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1954

Jide Kosoko (born 12 January 1954) is a Nigerian actor, director and producer.

He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language.

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

Prince Jide Kosoko studied business administration at the Yaba College of Technology.

1964

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.

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 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 a character called Alabi.

Kosoko continued with acting, he then performed with the Awada Kerikeri group consisting of Sunday Omobolanle, Lanre Hassan and Oga Bello, ⁣ and had guest appearances on the T.V. show, New Masquerade.

1972

In 1972, he formed his own theatre troupe.

Jide Kosoko has written and also produced his own films and stage plays including Ogun Ahoyaya.

1992

Kosoko became visible during the Video film era, producing his own film, Asiri n la in 1992, starring in Asewo to re Mecca and Tunde Kelani's Ti Oluwa Ni'Le part 2.

Endorsement

Prince Jide Kosoko is an ambassador for a popular juice production company Chivita.

2016

In 2016, he endorsed MeritAbode Limited, owners of Emerald Estate.

Kosoko is also one of the brand ambassadors for Western Lotto situated in Nigeria.

Awards and nominations

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

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

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

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