Fidelis Uchenna Okoro

Fidelis Uchenna Okoro (died 2021), also known as Fidoko, was a Nigerian poet, novelist, playwright, musician and film producer. As a faculty member of the University of Nigeria, he authored two novels, two poetry collections, and five plays. Additionally, he co-edited a poetry collection, released three albums, and produced four films. Education Okoro graduated from the University of Nigeria in the 1990s.

Career

Academic Okoro joined the teaching staff of the University of Nigeria in May 1997. He was a senior lecturer in the Department of English and Literary Studies at the University of Nigeria.

He co-edited Africa and World Literature: University of Nigeria Journal of Literary Studies In 2022, The Muse created the Fidelis Okoro Prize for Poetry, sponsored by Friday Romanus, in his honor.

Okoro was nominated by the University of Nigeria Staff Awards for the "Beat Dressed Lecturer (Male)" and the "Most Popular Lecturer (Male)".

Writing Okoro authored two novels, two poetry collections, and five plays. He also co-edited Apples of Gold: A Pageant of Modern Nigerian Poems with Emeka Joseph Otagburuagu.

In 1998, Okoro published his first full-length work, a play entitled Wisdom of the Ostrich. He later published the plays Joys of War (2000), Prof Zemzi’s Last Rehearsal (2005), Quagmire (2010), and Preamble to Apocalypse (2016). Quagmire was the runner-up for the 2010 ANA/J.P. Clark Drama Prize. Cracking the Shell was shortlisted for the 2009 ANA/Jacaranda Prose Prize. His second collection, Pimples and Dimples, was published in 2012 and was the first runner-up for the 2012 ANA/Gabriel Okara Poetry Prize.

Music Okoro released three albums: One More Mile, Call on Me (2008), and Baby Kpurunu m Ishi.

Film In 2006, Okoro founded Fidoko Films International. With the company, he produced and direct four films: Saved by Sin (2007), Peace of the Graveyard, Uzumagada: The Search for Inspiration, and Paradisico.

Personal life Fidelis Okoro was a devout Jehovah’s Witness. He died from leukemia on June 22, 2021.

Filmography

Saved by Sin (2007) Peace of the Graveyard Uzumagada: The Search for Inspiration Paradisico

Publications

Novels

Poetry

Plays

Wisdom of the Ostrich (1998)

Prof Zemzi’s Last Rehearsal (2005) Quagmire (2010)