‘Are You Guys Daft? I’m 40’ – Bidemi Kosoko Blasts Critics Questioning Her Age

According to a report by The Cable on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Nollywood actress Bidemi Kosoko has angrily responded to critics questioning her age following her 40th birthday celebration, insisting that she was born in 1986 and has no reason to lie about her age.

The actress, who is the daughter of veteran Nollywood star Jide Kosoko, expressed frustration over the criticism she received after celebrating her milestone birthday on October 21, 2026.

Bidemi marked the occasion with beautiful photographs and videos shared on her Instagram page, accompanied by celebrations with family members, friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

However, her birthday announcement generated controversy on social media, with several users questioning whether she had actually turned 40.

Some social media users claimed that the actress was born in 1988, which would make her 38 this year. Others argued that they grew up with her and found it difficult to believe she was already 40.

The controversy reportedly intensified after some critics questioned the age difference between Bidemi and her elder sister, fellow actress Sola Kosoko. Some also accused their father, Jide Kosoko, of deliberately adding years to his daughter’s age in his birthday tribute.

Reacting to the allegations on Thursday, Bidemi took to Instagram to address the claims, sharing screenshots of comments questioning her age alongside a video in which she displayed what she described as her original birth certificate.

According to the document she presented, her date of birth is October 21, 1986, supporting her claim that she turned 40 last month.

The actress also suggested that information available through Google searches might have contributed to the confusion, as some online profiles have listed her birth year as 1988.

An earlier report published by THISDAY in October 2018, for instance, identified her birth year as 1988 while discussing her birthday celebration. This may partly explain why some social media users challenged her recent announcement.

However, Bidemi maintained that her father knows her actual date of birth and has publicly confirmed it.

In the video, she described those questioning her age as people seeking attention on the internet, expressing disappointment over the insults directed at her and her family.

“I was born in 1986. My dad also came out and told you guys I was born in 1986. What exactly do you want with my age? What will it do to you?” she asked.

The actress also addressed claims involving her elder sister, Sola, who is reportedly 46 and will turn 47 in January.

She explained that Sola is not her immediate elder sibling, stressing that there are three other siblings between them. According to her, critics should not use their perceived age difference to determine when she was born.

Bidemi further dismissed arguments from people who claimed to have grown up with her in Abule Egba, Lagos, explaining that sharing the same neighbourhood or playing together during childhood does not necessarily mean people are of the same age.

She also disclosed that she previously reduced her age but was cautioned against doing so by her father.

The actress said turning 40 was particularly important to her because it represented a significant milestone in her life, adding that she had every reason to celebrate the achievement.

Explaining why she could not have fabricated her age, Bidemi revealed that her father was not present when she was born. Instead, some of his colleagues reportedly stood in as his representatives during her naming ceremony.

She argued that if she were lying about her age, those who witnessed the occasion could easily come forward to challenge her account.

“I cannot even lie about my age. My dad was not around when they gave birth to me. It was some of his colleagues who stood in as parents for him on my naming ceremony. If I lied, those people would come out and disregard my claim,” she said.

Bidemi’s 40th birthday also attracted attention from several entertainment personalities who celebrated the actress on social media.

Her birthday festivities, held in Ikeja, Lagos, reportedly attracted notable Nollywood figures, including Femi Adebayo, Laide Bakare, Rotimi Salami and Eniola Ajao.

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