"I have lost three wives, one through childbirth" - Veteran Jide Kosoko says as he opens up about his personal life

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko opens up about his personal life.

In an interview with Biola Bayo, he disclosed that he has lost three wives – one of whom died during childbirth. According that was Bidemi Kosoko’s mother, who died during childbirth.

“I lost my wife through childbirth; that’s Bidemi’s mother. I have lost three wives”.

He admonished the public to treat their children equally and let them know they’re equal in his mind.

“Treat your children equally; let them know they’re equal in your mind”.

Jide said he developed diabetes in 1996, and now understands his health better than some doctors do.

“I became diabetic in 1996; I understand my health better than some doctors do”.

Speaking about his career, he said he started theatre at age 10 in 1964 and formed his own group in 1972. Kosoko said he can confidently say he is one of the industry’s pioneers.

“I became diabetic in 1996; I understand my health better than some doctors do.

I started theatre at age 10, in 1964, and formed my own group in 1972.I can confidently say that I am one of the pioneers of this industry.When social media was coming, we were afraid. But now, we’re using it to our advantage. Some use it to make a mockery of themselves.Must you shake your bumbum and talk about that jargon?

In June, Jide marked the 10th anniversary of his late wife Henrietta’s passing. He said his wife was his love, grace, and strength, and that she was smiling from heaven.

Recall that Jide Kosoko lost his wife, Henrietta, who died from complications that arose from diabetes. The actress and wife of Jide Kosoko passed away on June 6th, 2012, after she slumped and was rushed to the hospital.

Before her death, she was involved in an accident along the Sagamu-Abeokuta road that almost her life. Henrietta Kosoko was aged 53 when she died.

Speaking on her death, Jide set the record straight that his late wife died from complications that arose from diabetes.

Speaking on her death, Jide set the record straight that his late wife died from complications that arose from diabetes.

He noted how his friends, family, and colleagues stood by him and he appreciated them.

Jide revealed that though his wife had her flaws, he missed her because she was his companion and they were both in the same profession and to add to it, she was a fantastic cook.

The veteran added that he still dreams about her but it’s mostly based on his imagination.

Marking her 6th remembrance in 2022, he stated that he would celebrate her always because her vacuum remains uncovered.

Telling her to keep resting, he said a word of prayer for her and gave glory to God.

While marking the 30-year remembrance of his late wife, Alhaja Sherifat Abimbola Kosoko nee Lawal, the veteran described his late wife as his first love and the mother of his older children. He noted how death is usually like a rumour to people until it hits someone close to them.

According to the veteran, when he lost his wife in 1993, it wasn’t an unpleasant experience for him because she served as his source of joy and happiness and that of their children. Jide stated that she played a central and vital role in the balance of their home, even though he got along a few years after her demise.