Veteran Nigeria actor, Jide Kosoko, has explained why he suspended his 70th birthday celebration plans, attributing it to the current economic situation in the country.
Kosoko made this known in a statement via his Instagram page on Sunday.
The suspension comes after colleagues and fans of the veteran had planned to honour him with a glamorous birthday celebration.
The veteran actor thanked his colleagues and fans who came up with the idea of celebrating his contributions to the industry while he was still alive.
Jide Kosoko clocked 70 years on Jan. 12, and celebrated this milestone with friends, family, and well-wishers to express appreciate God at a thanksgiving service.
Kosoko said, “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 the industry growth and development of 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!.”
