RismadarVoice Reporters
September 27, 2026
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has recalled how the emergence of social media initially created fears among older practitioners in Nigeria’s entertainment industry that technological changes could push them out of business.
Kosoko said the concerns eventually eased as actors and other industry professionals learned to take advantage of social media, particularly with assistance from younger colleagues who were more familiar with digital technology.
“When social media came, we were afraid. Is this not going to kick us out of business? Is this not going to kick us out completely?” Kosoko said.
The veteran actor explained that adapting to the technology became easier because younger practitioners possessed stronger computer skills.
“But, I must say that eventually, we were able to scale through by virtue of the fact that most of our junior colleagues are computer literate, unlike people like us,” he said.
“We eventually used it to our advantage, so we have to thank God for that.”
Kosoko also spoke about the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence and admitted that he was still trying to understand the technology.
“When I started seeing AI, I still don’t understand it till now,” he said.
His comments reflect the continuing technological transformation of Nigeria’s entertainment industry, where social media and digital platforms have changed how actors, filmmakers and other creatives distribute content and interact with audiences.
Kosoko separately weighed in on the administration of President Bola Tinubu, urging Nigerians to allow more time before reaching conclusions about the government’s performance.
He argued that government policies and reforms required sufficient time before their overall effects could be assessed.
Using the construction of a building as an analogy, Kosoko said it would be difficult to determine the success or failure of a project before it had progressed sufficiently.
The actor also said no political leader should be expected to govern without making mistakes, describing Tinubu as imperfect like every other person.
Kosoko further claimed that some opponents of the administration were influencing public perceptions of the government, particularly among young Nigerians.
His remarks on the Tinubu administration represent his personal political assessment and come amid continuing public debate over the impact of government policies and economic reforms.
