Yibo Koko

Yibo Koko is a Nigerian film maker, art director, creative artist and producer.[6] Koko is best known for creating the Seki Dance Drama, telling the story of the Rivers State people through dance.[7][1] He is currently the Director General of the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency[8][9] and a voting member of the Nigerian Oscar selection committee[10][11]

Rivers State Tourism Development Agency

Yibo Koko
BornFebruary 2, 1967
Port Harcourt
NationalityNigeria
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt , New York Film Academy , Oxford University
OccupationCEO, Film director, Producer, Actor, Art and Creative Director
Years active1991 - present
Known forSeki Dance Drama,[1]
Directors-General Rivers State Tourism Development Agency,[2]
Nigeria's Got Talent
Head of Productions Africa Magic Nigeria[3]
Notable work
Seki Dance Drama,[4] https://www.instagram.com/p/B5FrsNMFTEf/?igshid=dero6y3kg1st
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
TelevisionNigeria’s Got Talent[5]
Term2012 - 2014
Spouse(s)Kelechi Koko
Children3
Websitewww.rstda.org , www.sekidance.org

References
  1. Igonikon, Karina (April 15, 2018). "Seki dance na our own". BBC. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  2. "Wike Appoints Yibo Koko DG Tourism Agency". The Daily Times Newpaper. January 4, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  3. Osaremen, Ehi James (November 25, 2014). "Top Film Director, Yibo Koko Joins Africa Magic As Head Of Production". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  4. "Seki: The dance about the Niger Delta people". CNN. 16 September 2018.
  5. "Kate Henshaw, Dan Foster and Koko named judges for Nigeria Got Talent show". Vanguard. September 15, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  6. "The Transformation of Yibo Koko". THISDAY Newspaper. December 18, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  7. "Seki: The dance about the Niger Delta people". CNN. 16 September 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  8. "Wike appoints new DG for tourism agency". The Punch Newspaper. January 2, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  9. Emelike, Obinna (August 9, 2020). "Yibo Koko: Rewriting Rivers Tourism narrative". Business Day. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  10. "Nigerian OSCAR Selection Committee Calls for Entries for 2021 Academy Awards". MarketWatch. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  11. "Nigeria Oscar Selection Committee Calls for feature film entries". PUNCH News Paper. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
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