Nollywood
Jike Kosoko Launches New Book ‘Lamentation Of A Warrior” As He Marks 52nd Year On Stage
Feb 21, 2016 – Jike Kosoko Launches New Book ‘Lamentation Of A Warrior” As He Marks 52nd Year On Stage
Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has staged a come back with a new production entitled, The Draftsman.
The film, which was presented to the press at Durban Hotel, Omole, Lagos, over the weekend, features star actors like Mike Ezuruonye, Kalu Ikeagwu, Bimbo Akintola, Alhaji Nosiru Taiwo Bakare, and Jide Kosoko himself.
Written in English, the film is about a fisherman whose son drowned in a river while fishing with him in an attempt to retrieve a box. After the boy’s death, it was discovered that the box contains a large sum of money. With the money, the fisherman becomes rich and moves to the town where he establishes a flourishing business. Unknown to him, his late son had impregnated a lady in the village before his death and by design he meets his grandson. The meeting marks the begining of his problem.
Speaking about the film, Kosoko, who turned 62 on January 29, 2016, said that it is an attempt to stay on top of the game and contribute to the growth of film production, which has recorded some problems of late
“I will celebrate my 52 years of acting with the presentation to the public in April my book, The Lamentation of a Warrior – A chronicle of Prince Jide Kosoko’s Experiences.”
Bench
February 21, 2016 at 2:45 AM
I doesn’t sabi book too much. But I know say lamentation is means to cry. Is it now wey he has reach 52 he want cry? Was he not cry when he small? Why is people do like this naa?
Stargurl
February 21, 2016 at 6:22 AM
I will love ❤ to read the book oh,????
Amazon
February 21, 2016 at 7:05 AM
More power to your elbow & congrats on your birthday Sir
Ademola
February 21, 2016 at 7:48 AM
Nice one
John Emeka
February 21, 2016 at 9:13 AM
One of d industry proudest.. i hail u
Maryf
February 21, 2016 at 9:45 AM
The book seems interesting, where can I get the book?
merit brown
February 21, 2016 at 10:11 AM
An evil man
sola olaniyi
February 21, 2016 at 11:16 AM
Jide Babs
Jojo
February 21, 2016 at 11:37 AM
Nice one
Lash
February 21, 2016 at 1:34 PM
@bench,you no sabi book at all no be much,the book is the Chronicle or in other word,a written account of his experiences in life….u beta go enrol in a adult literacy class.
Ade
February 21, 2016 at 4:46 PM
Jide kosoko is 62 not 52, he was born 1954.
chyna
February 22, 2016 at 9:12 AM
HAPPY BDAY SIR