Yibo Koko joins M-Net West Africa as Head of Productions

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Yibo Koko joins M-Net West Africa as Head of Productions

MultiChoice has announced the appointment of renowned theatre practitioner, film director and writer, Yibo Koko as Head of Productions for M-Net West Africa working with the Africa Magicteam.

Before his latest appointment, Koko served as the Creative Consultant to the Rivers State Ministry of Culture and Tourism and also as the Sub Committee Chairman for the opening and closing ceremonies at the 17thNational Sports Festival in Rivers State.

The veteran theatre and movie man, whose appointment takes immediate effect, was also a judge on the popular talent show, Nigeria’s Got Talent .

participated in key local and international stakeholder functions including the 2013 Technology, Entertainment and Design (TEDx) conference where he was a speaker, and the Arts Council of WS80 London, where he was the guest speaker.

Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, the Regional Director for M-Net (West), says: ‘We are extremely pleased to have Yibo Koko on board. He brings with him over 24 years of indigenous and international entertainment industry knowledge and experience and I am positive that he will achieve even greater heights in his new position as Head of Productions for Africa Magic. His addition to the team bodes well not just for existing and future Africa Magic productions, but also for the various entertainment industries across the African continent.’

Koko, who boasts extensive hands-on experience in the filmmaking process, having written and directed a number of movies and short films including the award winningA Clean Woman and Hollywood Lesson, both shot in Hollywood, California, said of his appointment: ‘Africa Magic continues to play a prominent role not just in Nigeria’s entertainment industry but across the continent and even globally.
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The vision behind Africa Magic is to continue to give indigenous talent the opportunity to showcase their works to the world and I am thrilled to now be a part of this vision.’