Jide Kosoko, a veteran in Nollywood, has decided to postpone his 70th birthday celebration due to the current economic situation in the country.

He expressed his gratitude to his colleagues and fans for suggesting to celebrate his contributions to the industry while he is still alive.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Jide Kosoko turned 70 on Jan. 12 and celebrated with friends, family, and well-wishers at a thanksgiving service.

His colleagues and fans had intended to honor him with a lavish birthday celebration.

He said: “I want to use this opportunity to offer my sincere appreciation to my colleagues who came up with the idea of celebrating me for my contributions to the industry growth and development of our industry while I am still alive and kicking.

“This also falls within the year of my 70th birthday.

“It is my sincere prayer that they will all remain relevant in all areas of human endeavours they find themselves in.

“I have discussed with them, and they reasoned, that the celebration should be put on hold, basically because of the current situation in the country and what the people are going through.

“I am very sure that very soon, the challenges facing the country will be over and we will all be happy for it.

“I am putting it on hold because of the masses, of which I am part of. Thank you all for your understanding!.” (NAN)