Esther Oyiza Kokori is a brilliant Nollywood screenwriter and copywriter shaping modern African television. Known for her gripping character dramas and sharp social commentary, she has quickly become one of West Africa's most exciting creative voices.
If you watch top-tier African streaming content, you already know her work. She was a core writer for the massive Showmax hit Wura, penning over 170 episodes. She also served as the lead writer and story editor for 130 episodes of The Yard and worked on Africa Magic's Mother of the Bride.
On the big screen, Esther wrote the romantic drama All's Fair in Love and the intense political thriller The Presidency, which follows a candidate torn between family tragedy and a brutal election. Her exceptional storytelling earned her a prestigious AMVCA nomination and an ACTV Fellowship, proving she is a true powerhouse driving the new wave of Nigerian cinema.