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King Kosoko Royal Family declares Jide Kosoko Oloja of Lagos-elect

King Kosoko Royal Family declares Jide Kosoko Oloja of Lagos-elect

Africa Links 24 with Sunday Dennis
Published on 2026-01-28 05:59:04

The King Kosoko Royal Family has announced veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Jide Kosoko, as the Oloja of Lagos-elect.

The position became vacant following the death of Chief Adebola Ige on December 23, 2017.

Kosoko, 72, was formally presented as Oloja-elect at the King Kosoko Palace in Ereko, Lagos Island, in the presence of a large gathering of royal family members and well-wishers.

The declaration was made by the Olori Ebi General of the King Kosoko Royal Family, Mrs Mutiat Ali-Balogun.

In line with long-established palace customs, Ali-Balogun raised Kosoko’s…

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