Jide Kosoko Speaks On Sexual Exploitation In Nollywood, Urges Actors To Uphold Integrity

Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has addressed concerns about sexual exploitation in the Nigerian film industry, advising aspiring actors to maintain their self-respect and dignity.

Speaking on the Honest Bunch podcast, Kosoko emphasized that no one should feel compelled to compromise their values in pursuit of a movie role.

While acknowledging that some individuals may choose unethical means to advance their careers, he urged others to stand firm in their principles and avoid sacrificing their integrity for fame.

He said: “If I say I need you to come warm my bed before I can give you a particular movie role and you say you don’t want, just go, they cannot force you to do that. But if you want that role by all means…I know some ladies that come into the industry with determination that by the time I sleep with this person and that person I will get my name”.

In other news, Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has shared a startling real-life experience involving a man disguising himself as a masquerade to visit another man’s wife. The legendary actor made this revelation during an interview with actor and producer Seun Oloketuyi.

According to Kosoko, he personally intervened to resolve the matter between the aggrieved husband and the so-called “masquerade.” While he did not reveal further details about the resolution, he emphasized that such incidents are more common than people might think.

Kosoko also raised concerns about how people might replicate such behavior if it were depicted in a film. He explained that since Ekun masquerades are traditionally considered untouchable, some individuals might exploit this belief for their own advantage.

His Exact Words

Recalling the incident, Kosoko said:

“I have witnessed an Egungun (masquerade), a person from Ekun, going into another man’s house to have a good time with his wife. I was the one who resolved the issue. But if such a scenario were to be shown in a movie, some people would see it as an idea they could replicate. They might think, ‘Oh, because nobody questions an Ekun person, I can do this too.’”

Kosoko’s revelation has sparked mixed reactions online, with some finding the story shocking while others expressed amusement. His statement also raises broader discussions about the influence of film on real-life behavior.