{
  "id": 10087310,
  "title": "We feared social media would take our jobs — Jide Kosoko",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/we-feared-social-media-would-take-our-jobs-jide-kosoko",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T23:40:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/we-feared-social-media-would-take-our-jobs-jide-kosoko/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Nigerian actor Jide Kosoko has shared his recollections of how social media initially raised concerns among older practitioners in the entertainment industry. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Kosoko expressed his apprehensions about the technology potentially displacing seasoned performers. He remarked, “When social media came, we were afraid. Is this not going to kick us out of business? Is this not going to kick us out completely? But, I must say that eventually, we were able to scale through by virtue of the fact that most of our junior colleagues are computer literate, unlike people like us.” Kosoko attributed his industry's survival to his younger counterparts who were more adept with technology.\n\nDespite his experiences with social media, Kosoko admitted that he was still grappling with the concept of artificial intelligence (AI). When asked about his understanding of AI, he confessed, “When I started seeing AI, I still don’t understand it till now.” His comments shed light on the shifting dynamics between Nollywood's seasoned actors and the rapid advancements in technology, from the apprehension surrounding social media to the increasing integration of AI in the creative sector.",
  "summary": "Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, recalls how older practitioners initially feared social media would push them out of business but later adapted to the technolo Read More: https://punchng.com/we-feared-social-media-would-take-our-jobs-jide-kosoko/",
  "key_points": [
    "Jide Kosoko feared social media would displace actors in Nigerian entertainment industry.",
    "Younger colleagues' computer literacy helped actors survive the shift.",
    "Kosoko still struggles to understand artificial intelligence (AI)."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The actor's experience shows that being open to learning from tech-savvy colleagues can help veteran performers adapt to industry changes driven by technological advancements.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "We feared social media would take our jobs — Jide Kosoko",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/we-feared-social-media-would-take-our-jobs-jide-kosoko",
        "published": "2026-09-27T00:00:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}