Legendary Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko reminisces the painful experience of losing his first wife as he marks the 30th remembrance of his late wife, Alhaja Sherifat Abimbola Kosoko nee Lawal.

The actor took to his Instagram page to reveal that his late wife who is the mother of his older children was his first love.

He also stated how death is always like a rumor to people, until it hits someone close to them.

The veteran actor said he lost his first wife in 1993, and it was a hard pill to swallow for him because his late wife was his source of joy and happiness and that of his children.

He also revealed that even though he has gotten along dealing with her lose few years after her demise, some events and circumstances still trigger’s her loving memory.

He wrote, “Today marks the 30-year remembrance of my darling wife, my very first love, and mother of my older children Late Alhaja Sherifat Abimbola Kosoko nee Lawal.
Death! Is usually like a rumor to us until it comes to someone very dear and precious to one! When I lost you in 1993 to the cold hands of death. It was not a pleasant experience for me because you serve as my source of joy and happiness and that of your children too. You played a central and vital role in the balance of the home Even thou I got along a few years after your demise, certain events & circumstances always trigger your loving memories. I know you stand with me in spirit hence I believe in the Yoruba adage which says ‘Oku olomo ki sun’. Continue to Rest in peace my darling”.