Jide Kosoko, a Nollywood actor, is thankful as he celebrates his 70th birthday.
On Friday, January 12, 2023, the veteran marked the occasion on his Instagram page, focusing on his growth. In the photo, Kosoko was dressed in a wine Yoruba traditional outfit, beaming with delight as he posed for the camera.
His caption read, “Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah. I am grateful to Almighty God and proud having Jesus. I celebrate myself @ 70, for I know that, He who has not the spirit of this age, has all the misery of it. Every year l live, i grow into an even more amazing human being. That means i am now 70 times more amazing than when i was born. I celebrate myself as i attain 70 years today. Happy 70th Birthday Prince Babajide Akanni Kosoko.”
Fans and celebrities flocked to the comment section to express their support for the actor, wishing him well and praying for him. “Happy birthday, my Oga,” actor Quadri said. “Happy Birthday, Daddy,” actor Chidi Mokeme said. Many more wishes for good health, long life, and wealth.”
In a separate post prior to his big day, the actor expressed his excitement about his birthday.
He went on to say, “Hurray..come Friday 12th of January 2024, this boy will become a man @70.”
Kosoko is one of Nigeria’s biggest and most celebrated actors, having worked in the industry for over four decades.