Godwin Kotey Explained

Godwin Kotey
Birth Name:Godwin Nikoi Kotey
Birth Date:1965
Death Date: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.[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]

Awards

Death

He died of cancer - leukemia after he had treatment in the United States.[5]

References

  1. Web site: Godwin Nikoi Kotey (1965-2012) - Find A Grave.... 2020-08-09. www.findagrave.com. en.
  2. Web site: Actor Godwin Kotey laid to rest. 2020-08-09. Modern Ghana. en.
  3. Web site: Online. Peace FM. Ghanaian Actor And Producer Godwin Kotey Is Dead. 2020-08-09. Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.
  4. Web site: Godwin Kotey. 2020-08-09. Nollywood Reinvented. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2012-03-06. Ghanaian actor Godwin Kotey is dead. 2020-08-23. MyJoyOnline.com. en-US.