Kosoko (name)

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Kosoko is a Nigerian given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:

Kosoko was a member of the Ologun Kutere Lagos Royal Family who reigned as Oba of Lagos from 1845 to 1851. His father was Oba Osinlokun and his siblings were Idewu Ojulari and Opo Olu, a wealthy and powerful female slave holder.

Omoba Jide Kosoko is a Nigerian actor.

Omoba Sola Kosoko, otherwise known as Omoba Sola Kosoko-Abina, is a Nigerian film actress and director known for Láròdá òjò. She is the daughter of Jide Kosoko.

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