- Veteran Nollywood actor Kosoko reveals how his house turned into a “hotel” after his wife Henrietta’s death, due to the influx of visitors.
- He discusses the emotional challenges of being a widower and the loneliness he faced after his wife’s passing.
- Kosoko addresses false accusations, including being labeled a “ritualist.”
- Despite personal reservations against polygamy, he shares how advice from his doctor led him to remarry, ultimately marrying Henrietta and Alhaja Bimbo.
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has opened up on the profound changes in his life following the tragic demise of his wife, Henrietta.
Speaking exclusively to Punch, Jide Kosoko disclosed how his home transformed into what he described as a “hotel” in the aftermath of his wife’s demise.
The actor, shared the emotional toll of losing his spouse and the unexpected consequences it brought to his household.
“After Henrietta passed away, my home gradually turned into a hotel,” Jide Kosoko said.
Kosoko, reflecting on the challenges he faced after the loss, admitted to feeling compelled to remarry to restore order and stability in his home.
“I was tempted to take a second wife,” he added.
The actor, who has faced his share of controversies and false accusations, also addressed the hurtful labels that have been unfairly attached to him.
“I have been blackmailed many times,” Jide Kosoko stated, referring to accusations of involvement in money rituals and other baseless claims.
Reflecting on his upbringing and personal beliefs against polygamy, Jide Kosoko acknowledged the advice of his doctor, a woman who encouraged him to consider remarriage for his well-being.
This counsel eventually led him to marry two wives again, Henrietta and Alhaja Bimbo.
In his words;
have been blackmailed many times, but I sailed through. They have called me a ‘ritualist’ before, which means I am a murderer.
Initially, as a human being, I felt bad. But my skin is too thick for all that rubbish. Instead of feeling bad, I will go on my knees and pray to God to give His judgment.
“And I always see these people get their judgment. I don’t want to mention names. I don’t know anything about what is happening to Kemi Olunloyo and I don’t follow her on social media. Apart from her, there are other people who have rubbished my name in the past
“Becoming a polygamist wasn’t my design. With my upbringing, I am not supposed to be a polygamist.
Though my father was a polygamist, he didn’t marry the number of women I have married.
“My first wife, Sola’s mother, was working with the Nigerian Customs Service. She was not involved in my industry and then I would travel for two months.
“So, I was tempted to take a second wife. But unfortunately for me, in the circumstances I cannot explain till today, I lost two wives within a year.
You can imagine that! So, I decided not to remarry again, though I had girlfriends; I was a ladies ’ man.
“Two of my girlfriends were very close to the house and my friends too would come with their girlfriends.
“So, we were almost turning the house into a brothel. Later, my doctor, a lady, visited me and advised me to remarry.
“She said it was the best for me, insisting that I was too young to be without a woman. I lost my two wives in 1992 and 1993 respectively, and I was not up to 40 then.
“I agreed to take a wife in the long run, but I had two women who were intimate with me – Henrietta and Alhaja Bimbo. Since I couldn’t say no to either of them, I married two wives again.”