Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko has won the praises of many after he announced he would be putting his 70th birthday party on hold because of the situation of things in the country.
In a lengthy post on his Instagram, the veteran Yoruba actor, appreciated his colleagues who came up with the idea of celebrating his contributions to the industry while he was still alive.
However, he has discussed with them and they had reasoned that the celebration should be put on hold basically because of the current situation in the country and what people are going through. He reemphasized that he was doing it because of the masses, who he is a part of.
“I want to use this opportunity to offer my sincere appreciation to my colleagues who came up with the idea of celebrating me for my contributions to industry growth and development our industry while I am still alive and kicking. This also falls within the year of my 70th birthday.
It is my sincere prayer that they will all remain relevant in all areas of human endeavors they find themselves in.
I have discussed with them, and they reasoned, that the celebration should be put on hold, basically because of the current situation in the country and what the people are going through.
I am very sure that very soon, the challenges facing the country will be over and we will all be happy for it.
I am putting it on hold because of the masses, of which I am a part.
Thank you all for your understanding!”.
Taking to his comment section, many applauded him for thinking about the masses.
Toyin Tomato wrote, “U have always been a good leader! God bless u more sir
One Platinum Dentals Surgery wrote, “That’s sensitivity which is lacking in our society. A big congratulations to you and your family
One Oyedi Pretty wrote, “I applaud your decision sir, Agba yin adale sir
One Olasumbo Akinkunmi wrote, “Daddy, you will live long in good health and abundance of wealth in Jesus’ name mighty name
One Dotun D Guy wrote, “God bless you richly. A well-reasoned decision
One Carlos El Primero wrote, “Wisdom from a very respectable elder and industry giant! Kee pe fun wa sa! Agba yin o ni rare o! Amin ase
One Akin Odebiyi wrote, “It is well sir
One Dediwura wrote, “Chief masses. Thank you, sir”.
Kemi Filani reported that when Jide Kosoko turned 70, Iyabo Ojo celebrated him on social media. In her post, Iyabo Ojo wished him a happy birthday, and she also stated that he should keep aging gracefully. Her post was short, but it passed the message regardless.
Iyabo Ojo was not the only person who wanted to celebrate the actor because, in her comment section, a flood of well-wishes poured in from netizens.
It is not surprising that Jide got a lot of well wishes on his birthday because he has been a part of many people’s childhoods when it comes to movies. Jide Kosoko has been in the movie industry for over thirty years, and he has not slowed down even a bit. He has appeared in a good number of soap operas, Yoruba movies, and modern movies. Some of his most recent works include his role in: To Freedom, Deity, Merry Men, King of Boys, Bag of Trouble, and a host of other movies.
Jide Kosoko has proven himself to be a versatile actor, and he deserves all the accolades he gets. At the age of decently, he is still up and doing in the movie industry, and this is not an easy feat.
