Shofela Coker, a dynamic and versatile creative force, emerged from the culturally vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, where he was immersed in a rich and diverse cultural tapestry that would eventually shape and inform his artistic endeavors.
Shofela embarked on a thrilling career trajectory, commencing as a character designer and digital sculptor for renowned video game development companies, such as Activision and Sony, thereby fostering a profound understanding of the digital art landscape and cultivating his expertise in this realm.
Shofela Coker's most remarkable accomplishment to date is his impressive tenure as the art director for the widely acclaimed animated documentary, Liyana, which has garnered an impressive array of recognition and accolades from the film industry and beyond.
In the year 2022, a pivotal moment in time, Shofela, a creative force to be reckoned with, embarked on a collaborative journey with his brother, Shobo Coker, a fellow artistic partner, to co-conceive and co-create a groundbreaking, innovative, and visionary graphic novel, New Masters, a masterpiece that would leave a lasting impact on the world of comics and beyond. This extraordinary publication, proudly presented by Image Comics, a renowned publisher of graphic novels and comics, would go on to make a significant contribution to the genre, offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the intersection of African culture and futurism.
In the year 2022, Shofela Coker, a visionary filmmaker, took the reins of directing the much-anticipated animated short film, Moremi, in collaboration with Triggerfish and Disney. This remarkable project served as a testament to Shofela's remarkable adaptability and his capacity to consistently deliver outstanding work across diverse creative mediums.
