Hafiz ‘Saka’ Oyetoro Reveals How Jide Kosoko Once Doubted His Acting Ability

Actor Hafiz Oyetoro popularly known as Saka, has opened up on how veteran actor Jide Kosoko once doubted his ability to interpret a lawyer role.

Saka, in an interview with African A-List, said the incident happened during a film project produced by Dele Odule and directed by Kosoko.

He disclosed that Odule had chosen him for the role, but Kosoko was not convinced after spotting him sitting quietly on set.
“Mr Dele Odule wanted to make a film and he cast me in a role. Uncle Jide Kosoko was the director,” he recounted.

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According to him, Kosoko had asked Odule if he had found someone for the lawyer role, and Odule confirmed he had.
“Uncle Jide asked Dele Odule if he had found someone to play the lawyer role. Dele Odule said he had found someone who will play it well. Uncle Jide asked again and Dele Odule pointed at me.
“Uncle Jide saw me sitting there quietly and helpless. They argued for a while. Uncle Jide said no, but Dele insisted. Reluctantly, Uncle Jide agreed to let me do it.”

Saka said he proved himself when cameras rolled, prompting Kosoko to call him after filming.

“When I got on set, I delivered. After we wrapped at night, Uncle Jide called for me. I went to his room and he asked if I was angry. He explained he didn’t know my capability because of how quietly I had been sitting”, he added.