By Glam & Essence
Veteran Nigerian actor and movie director, Jiide Kosoko, has been declared as the Oloja of Lagos-elect by the King Kosoko royal family.
The Oloja of Lagos stool became vacant following the death of Chief Adebola Ige on 23 December 2017.
The veteran actor ‘s declaration as the Oloja of Lagos-elect was done at the King Kosoko Palace, Ereko, Lagos Island, before hundreds of members of the royal family,who witnessed the event as he was presented to the gathering by the Olori Ebi General of the King Kosoko Royal Family, Mutiat Ali-Balogun, who was assisted by the Deputy Olori Ebi General, Oyindamola Ayepola, who is also the Head of Meshimo Ruling House.
Mrs Ali-Balogun raised her father’s hand to actress Sola Kosoko in affirmation, in accordance with long-standing custom at the palace, which is filled with traditional rites and prayers.
The 72- year old actor now awaits his traditional installation and capping by the Oba of Lagos, in line with the state’s traditions and palace protocols.
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