Henrietta Kosoko: A thespian steeped in her trade

Henrietta Kosoko, actress and wife of actor Jide Kosoko, is dead. She died on the morning of Monday, June 6 at 53.
Said to have slumped and rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead, only two weeks ago, she celebrated her 53rd birthday.
A source close to the family said she has been battling diabetes for a while.
She came into limelight in 1995 after starring in the movies Omolade (written and produced by her husband) and Onome. A cross-over actress who knew her onions, she was comfortable with roles in English or Yoruba.
A wake has since held in her honour with many a Nollywood actor in attendance to pay their respect.
Other movies that have benefitted from her great acting talent are: Boya Lemo, Eleda Teju, Alayaki and a host of others.
Born on May 30, 1964, she hailed from Delta State.
A trained caterer, she was into that business before acting came along, no doubt through the influence of her husband.
She might have been a part-time actor, but when she met her husband in Mushin, Lagos, he encouraged her to become a full-time actor.
Hip-hop artiste, LT, is one of the twins she had from a previous marriage.
Her children and husband survive her.