Bidemi Kosoko, the Nollywood actress and daughter of veteran actor Prince Jide Kosoko, has shared insights into her personal life.
In an interview with Biola Bayo on the Talk to B podcast, the mother of three spoke openly about the challenges of losing her mother at a young age, the impact it had on her own role as a mother, and the strains in her marriage caused by her husband’s transition to becoming a pastor.
Kosoko revealed that her husband’s new role as a church leader nearly led to their separation.
Bidemi Kosoko revealed that when she first met her husband, he was not a pastor until he received a calling.
She admitted that adjusting to life as a pastor’s wife was challenging and led to marital difficulties.
Regarding her marriage timeline, Kosoko addressed speculation about her late marriage, stating that she wed at 32, contrary to her original plans.
She had always envisioned marrying by 25 or 26 and completing her family by age 32, but things didn’t turn out as she had hoped.
She said:
It is not like I married too late. I got married at 32. I have always loved the idea of getting married at 25 and 26, by that 32, I was supposed to be done having kids at 32 then face my life and career.
My husband is a shepherd in his church, this has been his calling. I didn’t marry him as a shepherd and this is something that almost broke our marriage because I don’t see myself in that Pastor’s wife shoe”.
Reflecting on her mother’s death, Bidemi Kosoko shared that she lost her mother at the age of six, which was a profound challenge for her. Growing up without a mother was difficult, but her renowned father, Jide Kosoko, made every effort to fulfill both parental roles.
She added:
“I lost my mum when I was 6. She died in 1992.
When I started menstruating, I couldn’t tell anybody. I cut pieces of clothes to package myself, not because there was no money to buy things I was supposed to use but because I refused to speak out.
If I had a mom, she would have noticed definitely. Of course, it wasn’t easy growing up without a mum but I thank God for the father I have.
My name is Abidemi because my dad wasn’t around when my mum had me. He was in London for a performance or show”.
Bidemi also responded to allegations about her age being reduced and expressed her deep affection for her children.
She added:
“People always say I am lying about my age especially when my dad wished me a happy birthday and revealed my real age, which left people in doubt.
I love my kids so much and I am the type of lady they call ‘Werey Olomo’. I always want my kids to be around me. So they are my hand bag, we go everywhere together. I stopped traveling because of my children. I can’t leave them alone for a long time”.
Watch her speak below:
