Prince Jide Kosoko was born on January 12, 1954 in Lagos to the Kosoko royal family of Lagos Island. He studied business
administration at Yaba College of Technology. He began
his acting career as a child actor in 1964 in a television
production Makanjuola . He has featured in several
Nollywood movies of both English and Yoruba Genres.
He is married to two wives; Karimat and Henrietta with
children and grandchildren.
Describing Actor Jide Kosoko,,a colleague in the industry, Antar Laniyan said, "He relates with fellow thespians both young and old with open mind... You can always read his mind on his face. In addition, a Junior colleague, Damola Olatunji, "Jide kosoko...is a living legend, an icon and a role model to most of us...llnp to the king of expression"
Happy birthday sir, from Justpye
