Godwin Kotey | |
|---|---|
| Born | Godwin Nikoi Kotey 1965 |
| Died | 2012 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | University of Southern Illinois University of Ghana |
| Occupation | Actor & Lecturer |
Godwin Nikoi Kotey (1965 - 2012) was a Ghanaian actor, producer, educator, playwright and director who contributed to the growth and development of the movie industry.[1]
Education
He attended Tema Senior High School and Ghanata Secondary School. He then furthered his studies at the University of Ghana for his degree and masters in theatre arts and did his Phd. at University of Southern Illinois.[1][2]
Career
Godwin lectured at the University of Ghana, he taught Performing Arts. In 1997 and 1997 he directed Smash TV and also Taxi Driver in 1999. In 2008 he was the creative director for the opening and closing ceremony of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.[3]
Filmography
List of movies.[4]
- Police Officer
- I Sing of A Well
- Taxi Driver
- The Scent of Danger
- Etuo Etu Bare
- Sodom and Gomorrah
- Shoe Shine Boy
Awards
- He won an award for the film, The Scent of Danger at African Film Festival in Burkina Faso – FESPACO in 2001.[2]
- He also took the best awards for the TV series Taxi Driver.
Death
He died of cancer - leukemia after he had treatment in the United States.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Godwin Nikoi Kotey (1965-2012) - Find A Grave..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
- 1 2 "Actor Godwin Kotey laid to rest". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
- ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Ghanaian Actor And Producer Godwin Kotey Is Dead". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
- ↑ "Godwin Kotey". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
- ↑ "Ghanaian actor Godwin Kotey is dead". MyJoyOnline.com. 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
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