Jide Kosoko
- Born
- 1954-01-12 (age 72)
- Birthplace
- Lagos Island, Lagos, British Nigeria
- Occupation
- Actor, Director
- Active
- 1964 - Present
- Spouse
- Karimat Kosoko Henrietta Kosoko
- Alma Mater
- Yaba College of Technology
- AKA
- Babajide Kosoko
Career Stats
Career Overview
Jide Kosoko has 11 film credits spanning 2009–2026 .
- Peak: 2026
- Hiatus: 14 years (2009–2023)
- Pace: 0.2 films/year
Role Distribution
Genre Breakdown
Biography
A veteran Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language.
EARLY LIFE
Born as Babajide Kosoko on 12 January 1954 in Lagos Island, Lagos, British Nigeria. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language.
CAREER
A veteran Nigerian actor, director and producer active since 1964, known for his extensive work in film and television productions.
PERSONAL LIFE
Married to Karimat Kosoko and Henrietta Kosoko. Father of five children: Sola, Bidemi, Tunde, Temilade, and Muyiwa Kosoko.
Filmography
Key Collaborations
Frequent Co-Stars
Frequent Directors
Frequent Producers
Frequent Writers
Career Timeline
By Decade
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Popularity Score
Top 98% of African actors
