Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has dismissed claims connecting him to his late wife’s death, saying he was not involved.
The actor discussed these accusations in an interview with FeelRightNews TV, where he denied having any role in his wife’s death and called the accusations hurtful and baseless.
He wondered why anyone would make such serious accusations against him without any evidence.
The actor said that anyone spreading these claims should be prepared to face similar accusations themselves, stating that he never harmed his wife or used her for any ritual.
He also talked about his family, saying that marrying another wife was not something he had planned, adding that circumstances led to his decision and said his second wife has been supportive and caring.
He said: “I didn’t use my wife for ritual. Those accusing me should use their wives too. I don’t have a hand in my wife’s death. Those accusing me are unfortunate and useless people. I never wanted to marry a second wife. It was longer throat that made me do so, but I must admit, she is a good wife.”
Jide Kosoko was married to Ganiyat Kosoko, Henrietta Kosoko, Karimat (Kareemat) Kosoko and other wives at different periods of his life.
His first wife, Ganiyat, was a businesswoman who worked with the Nigerian Customs Service, and their marriage produced children, including actresses Sola Kosoko and Bidemi Kosoko.
His second wife, Henrietta, was a Nollywood actress and a member of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP); she died in 2016 at the age of 53.
His surviving wife is Karimat (Kareemat) Kosoko, whom he remains married to after the deaths of some of his former wives.
