Bidemi Kosoko Fires Back at Critics Over Age Controversy, Shares Birth Certificate
Nollywood actress Bidemi Kosoko has responded to critics questioning her age following her recent 40th birthday celebration, sharing her birth certificate on social media to put an end to the controversy.
The actress, who is the daughter of veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko, celebrated her 40th birthday on October 21, 2026. However, her milestone birthday sparked reactions online, with some social media users questioning whether she was actually 40 years old.
Rather than ignore the comments, Bidemi took to her Instagram page on Wednesday, November 11, where she shared a series of videos displaying her birth certificate as evidence of her actual age.
The actress expressed frustration over the criticism and insults she had received, questioning why her age had become such a major issue for some people.
During her response, the actress also addressed comparisons between her age and that of her elder sister, fellow Nollywood actress Sola Kosoko.
Bidemi clarified that Sola is currently 46 years old and will turn 47 in January. She further explained that Sola is not her immediate elder sister, revealing that three siblings separate them.
Her clarification came after social media users questioned the age difference between the sisters, using their birthdays to fuel discussions about Bidemi’s actual age.
In the videos shared online, Bidemi made it clear that she was tired of the repeated discussions surrounding her age.
She explained that she decided to make her birth certificate public because the controversy had become increasingly annoying.
In her Instagram caption, the actress wrote:
“If you like keep dragging my age ishoro aye yin ni yen I won’t talk about this again.”
She also appealed to her genuine friends and supporters not to be offended by her decision to address the issue publicly, explaining that she simply wanted to put an end to the ongoing criticism.
The actress further joked that her father, Jide Kosoko, might ask her to tone down her response.
Despite the attention surrounding the controversy, Bidemi maintained that she did not intend to continue discussing her age.
She also addressed other rumours circulating about her household and claims concerning people living together at her residence in Abule Egba.
The actress concluded by appreciating her genuine fans and supporters for standing by her, while making it clear that she had said everything she wanted to say about the matter.
Bidemi’s response has since generated conversations across social media, with many fans discussing the pressure celebrities face over personal matters such as age, relationships and family life.
For the actress, however, sharing her birth certificate was her way of providing an answer to those who had continued to question her age.
