Economic Hardship: Nollywood Actor, Jide Kosoko, Postpones 70th Birthday Celebration
Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has suspended his 70th birthday celebration due to the growing hardship in the country.
The ace actor, Mr. Kosoko who turned 70 on January 12, 2024, wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday, appreciating his family, friends, and fans for being thoughtful in celebrating his birthday in honour of his contributions to the Nigerian movie industry.
However, the thespian revealed that he had pleaded with them to put it on hold because of the current situation in the country and what the people are going through.
“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 endeavours 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 part of.”
“Thank you all for your understanding!” he said.
Similarly, popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, on Friday cancelled his 67th birthday celebration over the current state of the nation.
The veteran singer in a statement said he preferred that his loyalists made donations to people in need rather than celebrate his birthday with him.
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